Cockroach nymph
Scientific Name: Blattodea (various)
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea, Family: various (likely Blattellidae or Blattidae)
Size: 2mm to 10mm as nymphs (highly variable depending on species and developmental stage)
Natural Habitat
Widely diverse; often found in damp, dark, and warm areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and crawl spaces.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers; they consume organic matter, food scraps, paper, glue, and starches.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and highly elusive; nymphs undergo several molts before reaching adulthood. They are social insects that thrive in narrow crevices.
Risks & Benefits
Risks: Can contaminate food and surfaces with pathogens, and their droppings or shed skins can trigger allergies and asthma. Benefits: In the wild, they act as important decomposers that recycle nutrients back into the soil.
Identified on: 3/23/2026