Emerald Cockroach vs Geranium Bronze
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Cockroach | Geranium Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoglomeris magnifica | Cacyreus marshalli |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 20-25mm | 18-23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Native to South Africa; invasive in Mediterranean Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Emerald Cockroach
A stunning cockroach with brilliant metallic emerald-green coloring. It is one of the most beautiful cockroach species in the world. It rolls into a ball like a pill bug when threatened.
Did You Know?
It can curl into a perfect ball like an armadillo, and its emerald green sheen rivals the beauty of any jewel beetle.
Geranium Bronze
A small dull brown butterfly with a distinctive white fringe and thin tail that has become a major pest of cultivated geraniums in Europe. Its larvae bore into geranium buds and stems.
Did You Know?
Since its accidental introduction to Majorca in 1990, it has spread across most of southern Europe.