Bug Identifier
German cockroach
Community identification

German cockroach

Blattella germanica

Order & Family
Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae
Size
1.1 to 1.6 cm in length.
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Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, particularly kitchens, bathrooms, and vehicles where moisture and food residue are present.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavengers feeding on food scraps, crumbs, paper, and glue.

Behavior Patterns

Noxious nocturnal pests that reproduce rapidly and hide in dark, tight crevices during the day.

Risks & Benefits

They trigger asthma and allergies, contaminate food with pathogens, and act exclusively as disease vectors with no ecological benefit indoors.