German Cockroach Nymph
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae
Size: Nymphs range from 2mm to 10mm; adults reach 13-16mm.
Natural Habitat
Primarily indoor human environments, especially kitchens and bathrooms near heat and moisture.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger; eats food scraps, grease, soap, glue, and organic matter.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, fast-moving, and highly reproductive; they aggregate in tight crevices and undergo incomplete metamorphosis.
Risks & Benefits
Significant indoor pest that can trigger allergies/asthma and mechanical transmission of pathogens (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli).
Identified on: 6/23/2026