Latin Name:
Supella longipalpis
Appearance:
About 5/8-inch long. Wings have two brownish-yellow bands.
Habit:
Nocturnal; can fly. They may be found throughout any structure, but prefer dry, warm areas, high locations and inside furniture.
Diet:
Scavenger; eats almost anything.
Reproduction:
Female carries egg capsule for 24 to 36 hours, then attaches it underneath or on the side of a protected surface. Capsules contain an average of 18 eggs. Nymphs reach maturity in an average of 161 days. Adults live up to 10 months.
Other:
Sometimes confused with the German cockroach. Often hides egg capsules in furniture. Not as dependent on moisture as other species.
