Dusky Cockroach vs Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusky Cockroach | Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta nigra | Glossina austeni |
| Order | Blattodea | Diptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Glossinidae |
| Size | 25-32 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Coastal East Africa, from Kenya to Mozambique |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Dusky Cockroach
A dark-colored cockroach closely related to the American cockroach. It inhabits tropical forests across Africa.
Did You Know?
It can often be found sharing habitats with the American cockroach in African port cities.
Glossina Austeni Tsetse Fly
A small, dark-colored tsetse fly found in coastal forests and thickets of East Africa. It is a vector of both human and animal trypanosomiasis in coastal regions. It was successfully eradicated from the island of Unguja (Zanzibar) using the sterile insect technique in 1997.
Did You Know?
Its eradication from Zanzibar using sterile males released from aircraft was the first successful elimination of a tsetse species from an island.