Brown Wood Cockroach

Natural Habitat

Found in wooded areas, beneath loose bark of dead trees, in leaf litter, and wood piles.

Diet & Feeding

Scavengers that feed on decaying organic matter, such as rotting wood, leaves, and fungi.

Behavior Patterns

Primarily nocturnal. Unlike domestic roaches, they are attracted to lights. Males are capable flyers, while females typically have vestigial wings and cannot fly.

Risks & Benefits

They are beneficial to the ecosystem as decomposers. They are not considered household pests, as they cannot survive or breed indoors due to low humidity.

Identified on: 1/14/2026