Cockroach (likely German Cockroach or similar small species)
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica (or other Blattodea species)
Order & Family: Blattodea, Ectobiidae (or Blattidae)
Size: 1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 in) for German Cockroaches; other species can be larger.
Natural Habitat
Warm, moist, dark environments, especially indoors in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas with food and water sources. They often hide in cracks and crevices.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers. They eat almost anything, including food scraps, grease, starches, sweets, pet food, and even paper or glue when other options are scarce.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to forage for food and water. They are swift runners and reproduce rapidly. They tend to live in groups.
Risks & Benefits
Potential risks include spreading pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi) that can contaminate food and surfaces, triggering allergies and asthma, and causing psychological distress due to infestations. They are generally considered pests with no significant direct benefits to ecosystems in an indoor setting.
Identified on: 10/7/2025