Desert Cockroach vs Fulvous Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Cockroach | Fulvous Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arenivaga bolliana | Parcoblatta fulvescens |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Corydiidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Desert Cockroach
A sand-dwelling cockroach native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and Mexico. It spends most of its life buried in sand, emerging at night to forage.
Did You Know?
Males fly to lights at night during mating season, but females are permanently wingless and never leave the sand.
Fulvous Wood Cockroach
A small tawny-colored wood cockroach from the southeastern United States. It is typically found in pine forests and sandy soils.
Did You Know?
Its pale fulvous color provides excellent camouflage against the sandy soils and pine needle beds where it lives.