
Community identification
Likely brown-banded cockroach nymph
Supella longipalpa
- Order & Family
- Blattodea; Ectobiidae
- Size
- Adults reach about 10–14 mm; nymphs are smaller, commonly 2–10 mm.
Natural Habitat
Warm, dry indoor areas—kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, appliances, and wall voids. The photograph is too distant for definitive identification.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers consuming crumbs, starches, grease, dead insects, glue, and other organic debris.
Behavior Patterns
Mostly nocturnal and secretive; nymphs hide in cracks and may disperse through buildings. Brown-banded cockroaches glue egg cases to sheltered surfaces.
Risks & Benefits
Can contaminate food and surfaces and spread allergens that aggravate asthma. They provide little household benefit, though they recycle organic matter outdoors.