Black-waved Flannel Moth vs Field Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-waved Flannel Moth | Field Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megalopyge crispata | Blattella vaga |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Megalopygidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm wingspan | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Black-waved Flannel Moth
A fluffy white to yellowish moth with wavy dark lines across the forewings. Like its relative the puss moth, its caterpillar is densely hairy and delivers a painful sting.
Did You Know?
The adult moth's long curly wing scales make it look remarkably like a tiny Persian cat.
Field Cockroach
A small cockroach similar to the German cockroach but with a dark face. It lives outdoors in irrigated areas of the southwestern United States.
Did You Know?
Its dark facial markings are the easiest way to distinguish it from the indoor-dwelling German cockroach.