Domino Cockroach vs Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Domino Cockroach | Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Therea petiveriana | Cheirotonus battareli |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 50-80 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Mountains |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | India (southern regions) | Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Thailand) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
Domino Cockroach
A strikingly patterned cockroach with white spots on a black body. The nymphs are ground-dwelling and resemble beetles.
Did You Know?
Its bold white-on-black domino pattern is thought to mimic toxic ground beetles as a defense against predators.
Bornean Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A large, striking flower beetle with metallic green elytra and enormously thickened front legs in males. The oversized forelegs are used to grasp and grapple during male combat.
Did You Know?
Males with the largest forelegs win more mating opportunities, driving an evolutionary arms race for ever-larger leg size.