Cuban Burrowing Cockroach vs Hornet Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Burrowing Cockroach | Hornet Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byrsotria fumigata | Xenos myrapetrus |
| Order | Blattodea | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Parasites |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Africa |
| 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.
Hornet Strepsipteran
A large strepsipteran parasite of hornets and social wasps in tropical Africa. Males have distinctive fan-shaped hindwings.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have large eyes with only about 50 facets each, giving them the coarsest visual resolution of any insect.