Eastern Forktail vs Brown Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Forktail | Brown Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura verticalis | Periplaneta brunnea |
| Order | Odonata | Blattodea |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 21-33 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Pantropical, southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Eastern Forktail
A small damselfly where males are green and black with a blue tail tip. Young females are bright orange but turn olive-grey with age.
Did You Know?
Young females are striking bright orange, a color they lose completely as they mature.
Brown Cockroach
A glossy reddish-brown cockroach often confused with the American cockroach. It is slightly smaller with a more uniform color.
Did You Know?
It glues its egg cases to surfaces rather than dropping them, unlike the American cockroach.