Centurion Cockroach vs Chinese Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Centurion Cockroach | Chinese Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyna centurio | Carabus lafossei |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon) | Southern China, Northern Vietnam |
| 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.
Chinese Ground Beetle
A striking ground beetle with deeply sculpted elytra and purple-bronze colouring. It inhabits mountainous forests of southern China.
Did You Know?
Its elaborately ridged elytra are thought to help channel rainwater away from its body in humid mountain forests.