Bug Identifier
German cockroach
Community identification

German cockroach

Blattella germanica

Order & Family
Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae
Size
1.1 to 1.6 centimeters long
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Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, particularly kitchens and bathrooms near moisture and warmth.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger feeding on starches, sugars, grease, and decaying organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly gregarious, exhibiting rapid reproduction and high mobility indoors.

Risks & Benefits

Major household pest that transmits pathogens, contaminates food, and triggers severe allergies.