
Community identification
German Cockroach Nymph
Blattella germanica
- Order & Family
- Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae
- Size
- 3 to 15 mm (nymphs), up to 16 mm (adults)
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.