Egyptian Desert Cockroach vs Drinker Moth

Side-by-side species comparison

Egyptian Desert Cockroach

A round, heavily armored cockroach found in North African and Middle Eastern deserts. It rolls into a ball when threatened, like a pill bug.

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It can survive for months without food or water by entering a dormant state during the driest periods.

A large golden-brown moth named because its caterpillar was observed drinking drops of dew from grass blades.

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Named in the 18th century by a naturalist who repeatedly observed caterpillars carefully drinking water droplets from grass.