Oriental cockroach

Damp, dark, and cool areas such as basements, crawl spaces, sewers, and mulch beds

Omnivorous scavenger; prefers decaying organic matter and starchy foods

Primarily nocturnal and slow-moving; often referred to as 'waterbugs' because they prefer very moist environments

Potential pest that can spread bacteria and allergens to humans; helps in the ecosystem by decomposing organic matter