
Community identification
Likely brown-banded cockroach nymph
Supella longipalpa
- Order & Family
- Blattodea; Ectobiidae
- Size
- Adults are about 10–14 mm long; nymphs are smaller.
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.