Bug Identifier
Likely brown-banded cockroach nymph
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.
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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.