Brown-Banded Cockroach vs Asian Lady Beetle (Harlequin)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown-Banded Cockroach | Asian Lady Beetle (Harlequin) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Supella longipalpa | Harmonia yedoensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Africa, Asia | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown-Banded Cockroach
A small cockroach with two distinctive light brown bands across its wings and abdomen. Unlike most cockroach pests, it prefers warm, dry locations high on walls.
Did You Know?
Brown-banded cockroaches are unique among indoor pest species in preferring warm, dry areas like behind electronics rather than the moist kitchens and bathrooms other species favor.
Asian Lady Beetle (Harlequin)
A large ladybug native to Japan, closely related to the invasive Asian lady beetle. Found in forest canopies where it feeds on aphids. Distinguished by its slightly more elongated body shape.
Did You Know?
Unlike its more famous relative Harmonia axyridis, this species has stayed in its native range and has not become a worldwide invasive pest.