Tawny Cockroach
Ectobius pallidus
The tawny cockroach is a small, pale brown woodland cockroach found in leaf litter, hedgerows, grassland edges, and warm garden habitats across parts of Europe. It feeds mostly on decaying plant matter and other organic debris, helping recycle material in the soil layer. Unlike household pest cockroaches, it is mainly an outdoor species and is often seen running rapidly through vegetation, with adults capable of short fluttering flight. Its flattened body and muted colouring help it slip into dry leaves and stems when disturbed.
- Type
- Stealth
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- ?
- Tawny Cockroach