Cockroach (likely German Cockroach based on appearance)
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica (German Cockroach - probable species)
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae (for German Cockroach)
Size: Typically 1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 inches) in length.
Natural Habitat
Commonly found in human dwellings, preferring warm, humid, and dark environments such as kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and behind appliances. They are often found near food and water sources.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers, feeding on a wide variety of organic matter including food scraps, decaying matter, starches, sugars, grease, and even non-food items like glue, soap, and paper.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal activity, swift movement, and aggregation in sheltered environments. They are known for rapid reproduction rates. Can exhibit thigmotaxis, preferring to be in contact with surfaces on all sides.
Risks & Benefits
Potential Risks: Known vectors of pathogens (bacteria, fungi, parasites) that can cause food poisoning, diarrhea, allergies, and asthma. Their droppings and shed skins can also trigger allergic reactions. They are considered pests due to contamination of food and surfaces. No known direct benefits to humans or ecosystems in an indoor household environment.
Identified on: 8/22/2025