Brown Cockroach vs Bee Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Cockroach | Bee Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta brunnea | Trichius fasciatus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Pantropical, southeastern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Brown Cockroach
A glossy reddish-brown cockroach often confused with the American cockroach. It is slightly smaller with a more uniform color.
Did You Know?
It glues its egg cases to surfaces rather than dropping them, unlike the American cockroach.
Bee Beetle
A fuzzy, yellow-and-black banded beetle that closely resembles a bumblebee. Adults visit flowers and feed on pollen.
Did You Know?
Its bumblebee mimicry is so convincing that it is often mistaken for the real thing.