Cuban Burrowing Cockroach vs Caribbean Giant Centipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Burrowing Cockroach | Caribbean Giant Centipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byrsotria fumigata | Scolopendra alternans |
| Order | Blattodea | Scolopendromorpha |
| Family | Blaberidae | Scolopendridae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 150-200 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Cuban Burrowing Cockroach
A stocky burrowing cockroach native to Cuba. It spends most of its life underground in tropical soils.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it emits a strong musty odor from defensive glands as a deterrent to predators.
Caribbean Giant Centipede
A large centipede found across the Caribbean islands with alternating dark and light body segments. It is an aggressive predator of insects and small vertebrates.
Did You Know?
It can deliver a painful venomous bite that causes intense local swelling.