Yet at the same time, when scientists search for its natural habitat, they can't find it. It's not native to any wilderness in Germany. In fact, it doesn't seem to have any home in the wild anywhere in the world. "Its origin has been a mystery," said Edward Vargo, an urban entomologist at Texas A&M University. "These only exist in buildings."

Source: Washington Post May 21, 2024 01:39 UTC