Black Periplaneta Cockroach vs Emerald Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Periplaneta Cockroach | Emerald Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta atra | Pseudoglomeris magnifica |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 20-25mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Black Periplaneta Cockroach
A dark black cockroach from tropical Africa with a shiny exoskeleton. It is less commonly encountered than its cosmopolitan relatives.
Did You Know?
Its uniformly jet-black coloring distinguishes it from all other Periplaneta species.
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.