Discoid Cockroach vs Codling Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Discoid Cockroach | Codling Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blaberus discoidalis | Cydia pomonella |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 35-45mm | 14-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Caves | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Discoid Cockroach
A large flat cockroach with a distinctive discoid body shape and a dark chevron pattern on its pale pronotum. Adults have full wings but rarely fly. It is a common laboratory and feeder insect.
Did You Know?
It is widely used in scientific research on insect locomotion because of its consistent running behavior on treadmills.
Codling Moth
A small grey-brown moth whose larvae are the proverbial worm in the apple. It is the most economically important pest of apples worldwide.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first insects to develop resistance to DDT in the 1940s.