Community identification
German cockroach
Blattella germanica
- Order & Family
- Blattodea, Ectobiidae
- Size
- About 1.1–1.6 cm long as an adult.
Natural Habitat
Warm indoor areas, especially kitchens and bathrooms, near food, water, and hiding places.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger that eats crumbs, grease, starches, and many other organic materials.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and fast-moving; adults have two dark stripes behind the head. Females carry an egg case until shortly before hatching, and populations can grow rapidly indoors.
Risks & Benefits
A household pest that can contaminate food and trigger allergies or asthma; it offers little ecological benefit indoors.