Brown-Banded Cockroach vs Canary-shouldered Thorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown-Banded Cockroach | Canary-shouldered Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Supella longipalpa | Ennomos alniaria |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 35-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Africa, Asia | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Canary-shouldered Thorn
An autumn moth with bright canary-yellow fur on its thorax and warm orange-yellow wings. When at rest with wings raised, it closely resembles a dead birch leaf.
Did You Know?
Its vivid yellow thoracic fur is unique among British geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognisable.