Bark Cockroach vs Scarlet Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bark Cockroach | Scarlet Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laxta granicollis | Laphria flava |
| Order | Blattodea | Diptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bark Cockroach
A flat oval cockroach that lives exclusively under eucalyptus bark.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into bark crevices just one millimeter wide.
Scarlet Robber Fly
A bumblebee-mimicking robber fly covered in dense golden-yellow hair. It preys on insects visiting flowers at woodland edges.
Did You Know?
Its dense yellow pile makes it one of the most convincing bumblebee mimics among robber flies.