American Cockroach vs Asian Clubtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Cockroach | Asian Clubtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta americana | Asiagomphus melaenops |
| Order | Blattodea | Odonata |
| Family | Blattidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 35-53 mm | 45-52 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
American Cockroach
Despite its name, native to Africa. One of the largest common cockroaches. Can run at 5.4 km/h — proportionally, one of the fastest land insects. Can survive weeks without its head.
Did You Know?
A cockroach can live for a week without its head — it breathes through spiracles on its body and only dies because it cannot drink water.
Asian Clubtail
A medium-sized clubtail dragonfly found in clean streams across East Asia. Males have distinctive yellow and black body markings with a widened abdomen tip.
Did You Know?
It is sensitive to water pollution and serves as an indicator of good stream water quality in Japan.