Emerald Cockroach vs Magellan Birdwing

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Emerald Cockroach Magellan Birdwing
Scientific Name Pseudoglomeris magnifica Troides magellanus
Order Blattodea Lepidoptera
Family Blaberidae Papilionidae
Size 20-25mm Wingspan 160-200 mm
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Omnivores Nectar Feeders
Regions Asia Philippines, Taiwan
Conservation Data Deficient Near Threatened

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.

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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.

Magellan Birdwing

A large Philippine birdwing with black forewings and vibrant golden hindwings. It is endemic to the Philippines and parts of Taiwan.

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Did You Know?

It is the largest butterfly found in the Philippines and is protected under Philippine law.