Black Hissing Cockroach vs Chrome Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Hissing Cockroach | Chrome Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gromphadorhina picea | Gyna caffrorum |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | South Africa, Mozambique |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Black Hissing Cockroach
A smaller species of hissing cockroach with a uniformly dark brown to black coloration and less prominent pronotal bumps compared to other Gromphadorhina species.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name 'picea' means pitch-black, describing its distinctively dark coloration compared to its congeners.
Chrome Cockroach
A small cockroach with a uniquely translucent, chrome-like pronotum. Nymphs are dark and burrowing while adults are agile fliers.
Did You Know?
The see-through pronotum of the adult gives it a chrome or glass-like appearance unique among cockroaches.