Black Periplaneta Cockroach vs Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Periplaneta Cockroach | Pale-bordered Field Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta atra | Pseudomops septentrionalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach with a distinctive pale border around its dark pronotum. It is an active daytime flier unlike most cockroaches. It feeds on pollen and decomposing vegetation.
Did You Know?
Unlike most cockroaches, it is diurnal and can be seen actively flying in sunny fields during the day.