Centurion Cockroach vs Blue-Winged Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Centurion Cockroach | Blue-Winged Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyna centurio | Pyrops intricatus |
| Order | Blattodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon) | Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Centurion Cockroach
A colorful African cockroach with orange and brown markings on its pronotum. It is named for the helmet-like appearance of its thorax.
Did You Know?
Its centurion name comes from the Roman helmet-shaped marking on its pronotum.
Blue-Winged Lanternfly
A colorful lanternfly from Borneo with blue-green iridescent markings on its wings and an elongated reddish head projection. Its cryptic forewings contrast with vivid hindwings.
Did You Know?
The genus Pyrops contains over 70 species, many found on individual Southeast Asian islands, making them excellent subjects for studying island biogeography.