Chrome Cockroach vs German Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chrome Cockroach | German Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyna caffrorum | Blattella germanica |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 13-16 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Africa, Mozambique | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Chrome Cockroach
A small cockroach with a uniquely translucent, chrome-like pronotum. Nymphs are dark and burrowing while adults are agile fliers.
Did You Know?
The see-through pronotum of the adult gives it a chrome or glass-like appearance unique among cockroaches.
German Cockroach
The most common indoor cockroach worldwide. A single pair can produce over 300,000 offspring in one year. Has developed resistance to many common insecticides.
Did You Know?
German cockroaches evolved to hate glucose — populations in certain areas developed an aversion to sweet-tasting baits, causing them to avoid poisoned traps entirely.