Discoid Cockroach vs Peppered Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Discoid Cockroach | Peppered Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blaberus discoidalis | Archimandrita tesselata |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 35-45mm | 70-100mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Peppered Cockroach
One of the largest cockroach species reaching up to 10cm. It has a peppered brown and cream pattern on its wings. It is docile and slow-moving, making it popular in insect displays.
Did You Know?
At up to 10cm long, it is one of the world's largest cockroaches and is remarkably gentle and easy to handle.