Autumn Dun vs Rhinoceros Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Autumn Dun | Rhinoceros Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptophlebia marginata | Macropanesthia rothi |
| Order | Ephemeroptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Leptophlebiidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 50-60mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Autumn Dun
A dark-winged mayfly that emerges in spring despite its common name. Nymphs inhabit slow-flowing sections of woodland streams among leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Its common name refers to the brownish autumnal color of the adult, not its emergence season.
Rhinoceros Cockroach
A large burrowing cockroach related to the giant burrowing cockroach but with a more northern distribution. It is wingless and lives in deep soil burrows. It feeds on leaf litter pulled underground.
Did You Know?
It digs permanent burrows up to a meter deep and emerges only at night to drag fallen leaves underground.