German Cockroach Nymph
Blattella germanica (nymph)
- Order & Family
- Blattodea (Order), Ectobiidae (Family)
- Size
- Approximately 1-5 mm. Nymphs are smaller and darker than adults, often with a pale stripe down their back.
Natural Habitat
Primarily indoor pests, found in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas of homes and businesses where food, water, and harborage are available. Prefer warm and humid environments.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers; feed on a wide variety of food scraps, starches, sweets, grease, and even non-food items like soap, glue, and toothpaste.
Behavior Patterns
Thrive in warm, humid conditions. Often found scurrying on surfaces. Females lay eggs in crevices or protected areas. Life cycle typically involves egg, nymph, and adult stages.
Risks & Benefits
Potential risks include spreading pathogens (bacteria, viruses) that cause food poisoning and other illnesses, triggering asthma and allergic reactions through their droppings and shed skins, and contaminating food preparation surfaces. They are vectors for various diseases and can multiply rapidly. No known benefits.