Black Hissing Cockroach vs Emerald Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Hissing Cockroach | Emerald Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gromphadorhina picea | Pseudoglomeris magnifica |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 20-25mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Emerald Cockroach
A stunning cockroach with brilliant metallic emerald-green coloring. It is one of the most beautiful cockroach species in the world. It rolls into a ball like a pill bug when threatened.
Did You Know?
It can curl into a perfect ball like an armadillo, and its emerald green sheen rivals the beauty of any jewel beetle.