Celebes Longhorn vs Dusky Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Celebes Longhorn | Dusky Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera celebiana | Periplaneta nigra |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 40-58 mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Sulawesi, Indonesia | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Celebes Longhorn
A large cerambycid endemic to the island of Sulawesi with olive-grey elytra bearing scattered pale spots. It inhabits primary montane forests and is seldom collected. Larvae develop in decaying hardwood trunks.
Did You Know?
This species was first described from specimens collected during the Wallace Line expeditions in the 19th century.
Dusky Cockroach
A dark-colored cockroach closely related to the American cockroach. It inhabits tropical forests across Africa.
Did You Know?
It can often be found sharing habitats with the American cockroach in African port cities.