Smokybrown Cockroach Nymph

Warm, humid outdoor areas such as mulch beds, woodpiles, tree holes, soffits, and occasionally indoors near moisture sources

Omnivorous detritivore; feeds on decaying organic matter, plant material, fungi, and food scraps

Nocturnal, fast-moving, and attracted to moisture and artificial lights; young nymphs are dark black to reddish-brown with thin white bands on their antennae

Can contaminate food surfaces, produce unpleasant odors, and trigger asthma or allergies in sensitive individuals; acts as a natural decomposer outdoors