Community identification
Cockroach nymph
Likely *Blattella germanica* (German cockroach)
- Order & Family
- Blattodea; Blattellidae (also classified as Ectobiidae)
- Size
- Nymphs are a few millimeters to about 12 mm long; adults reach roughly 13–16 mm.
Natural Habitat
Warm, humid indoor spaces, especially kitchens and bathrooms, where food and water are available.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger that eats crumbs, grease, and other organic material.
Behavior Patterns
Mostly nocturnal and fast-moving; nymphs molt several times before becoming winged adults. The photo is blurry, so species-level identification is uncertain.
Risks & Benefits
Can contaminate food and surfaces and worsen allergies or asthma; offers little benefit indoors.