Bornean Peacock Beetle vs Asian Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Peacock Beetle | Asian Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprosoma bicolor | Blattella asahinai |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) | Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bornean Peacock Beetle
A small, dome-shaped leaf beetle with spectacular iridescent elytra that shift from purple to green to gold. The body is hemispherical and compact, resembling a tiny metallic droplet.
Did You Know?
The extreme iridescence is thought to confuse predators by creating shifting reflections that make the beetle hard to focus on.
Asian Cockroach
Nearly identical in appearance to the German cockroach but with very different behavior, as it lives outdoors and is strongly attracted to lights. It is an excellent flier.
Did You Know?
The Asian cockroach is so similar to the German cockroach that even experts sometimes need laboratory analysis to distinguish the two species.