American Cockroach vs Domino Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Cockroach | Domino Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta americana | Therea petiveriana |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 35-53 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | India (southern regions) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Domino Cockroach
A strikingly patterned cockroach with white spots on a black body. The nymphs are ground-dwelling and resemble beetles.
Did You Know?
Its bold white-on-black domino pattern is thought to mimic toxic ground beetles as a defense against predators.