Centurion Cockroach vs Death's Head Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Centurion Cockroach | Death's Head Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyna centurio | Blaberus craniifer |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 50-75mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon) | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Death's Head Cockroach
A large cockroach with a distinctive skull-like marking on its pronotum. It is a popular feeder insect and pet species. When disturbed it can produce a loud hissing sound by expelling air.
Did You Know?
The dark marking on its thorax closely resembles a human skull or vampire face, inspiring its morbid common name.