Cuban Burrowing Cockroach vs Deer Bot Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Burrowing Cockroach | Deer Bot Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byrsotria fumigata | Cephenemyia stimulator |
| Order | Blattodea | Diptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Oestridae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Deer Bot Fly
A parasitic fly that deposits larvae in the nostrils of roe deer. The larvae develop in the pharyngeal region before being sneezed out.
Did You Know?
Once erroneously claimed to fly at over 1,300 km/h, making it a famous example of scientific exaggeration.