Dwarf Hisser vs Boll's Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dwarf Hisser | Boll's Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elliptorhina javanica | Parcoblatta bolliana |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Texas and the south-central United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Dwarf Hisser
A smaller hissing cockroach species with a smooth pronotum. It is a popular species in the pet trade.
Did You Know?
Despite its scientific name suggesting a Javanese origin, it is actually native to Madagascar.
Boll's Wood Cockroach
A small native wood cockroach from the south-central United States. It lives under bark and in rotting logs in wooded areas.
Did You Know?
It was named after the naturalist Jacob Boll, a Swiss-American who collected insects in Texas in the 1870s.