Bug Identifier
Likely brown-banded cockroach nymph
Community identification

Likely brown-banded cockroach nymph

Supella longipalpa

Order & Family
Blattodea; Ectobiidae
Size
Adults are about 10–14 mm long; nymphs are smaller.
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Natural Habitat

Warm indoor spaces, especially kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, and appliances; often hides in dry, elevated crevices.

Diet & Feeding

An opportunistic scavenger that eats crumbs, grease, starches, glue, and other organic materials.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and secretive; females attach egg cases to sheltered surfaces. The pictured insect appears damaged, so species identification is tentative.

Risks & Benefits

Can contaminate food and surfaces and may worsen allergies or asthma; not venomous and generally does not bite.