Domino Cockroach vs Peachtree Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Domino Cockroach | Peachtree Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Therea petiveriana | Synanthedon exitiosa |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 25–33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | India (southern regions) | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Peachtree Borer
A clearwing moth that is the most destructive borer of peach trees in North America. Larvae feed in the bark at the soil line of stone fruit trees.
Did You Know?
A single larva can girdle and kill a young peach tree in one season by feeding completely around the trunk base.