Bug Identifier
German Cockroach
Community identification

German Cockroach

Blattella germanica

Order & Family
Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae
Size
1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 inches)
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Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, particularly in warm, humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms near food and water sources.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; feeds on a wide variety of human food, starches, grease, and decaying organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, highly adaptable, fast-running, and reproduces rapidly, often hiding in tight cracks and crevices during the day.

Risks & Benefits

Risks include acting as a vector for pathogens, contaminating food, and triggering allergies and asthma attacks; no significant benefits to humans in domestic settings.