Big-legged Bug vs Surinam Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-legged Bug | Surinam Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocephala terminalis | Pycnoscelus surinamensis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Coreidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 17-23 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | South America, North America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-legged Bug
A large, dark coreid bug found in eastern North America with prominently expanded hind tibiae. The hind femora of males are greatly swollen with large spines. It feeds on a wide variety of trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
The exaggerated hind legs of males serve as weapons and signals of fitness, with larger-legged males winning more fights and mates.
Surinam Cockroach
A burrowing cockroach that reproduces entirely through parthenogenesis, with virtually all individuals being female. It is a common pest in tropical greenhouses.
Did You Know?
This cockroach reproduces almost exclusively by parthenogenesis, meaning females produce clones of themselves without needing to mate with males.