Australian Cockroach vs Hop-Garden Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Cockroach | Hop-Garden Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta australasiae | Forficula lesnei |
| Order | Blattodea | Dermaptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 23-35 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Oceania, Asia, Africa, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Cockroach
A large tropical cockroach similar to the American cockroach but with distinctive yellow markings on the pronotum and wing edges. It is a strong flier.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, the Australian cockroach is believed to have originated in tropical Africa and spread worldwide through maritime trade.
Hop-Garden Earwig
A small earwig closely related to the European earwig but distinguished by its shorter wing cases. It is found in southern European gardens and orchards.
Did You Know?
This species was long confused with the European earwig and was only recognized as distinct in the early twentieth century.