
Community identification
Likely brown-banded cockroach nymph
Supella longipalpa
- Order & Family
- Blattodea; Ectobiidae
- Size
- Nymphs are about 3–8 mm long; adults reach roughly 10–14 mm.
Natural Habitat
Warm indoor spaces, especially furniture, cupboards, and dry areas away from sinks.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers that eat crumbs, starchy foods, glue, and other organic material.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and secretive; nymphs are wingless and may show pale transverse bands. The pictured tan, oval form is consistent with a nymph, though the image is not definitive.
Risks & Benefits
Can contaminate food and surfaces and may trigger allergies or asthma; they provide little household benefit.