Bug Identifier
German Cockroach Nymph
Community identification

German Cockroach Nymph

Blattella germanica

Order & Family
Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae
Size
3 to 15 mm (nymphs), up to 16 mm (adults)
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Natural Habitat

Warm, humid indoor environments such as kitchens, bathrooms, and food storage areas.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger; feeds on food scraps, grease, starches, glue, and even toothpaste.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly gregarious. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and are active runners that prefer dark cracks and crevices.

Risks & Benefits

Persistent indoor pest. Risks include the spread of pathogens, contamination of food surfaces, and triggering of asthma or allergies in humans.