Emerald Driver Ant vs Madeira Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Driver Ant | Madeira Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorylus emeryi | Leucophaea maderae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Dorylidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 3-12 mm | 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone) | Africa, South America, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Emerald Driver Ant
A medium-sized driver ant with dark brown to black coloration found in West African forests. Colonies conduct raiding parties primarily at night. Workers form living bridges and chains with their bodies to cross obstacles.
Did You Know?
Workers can form living rafts by linking their bodies together to cross streams and flooded areas during raids.
Madeira Cockroach
A large pale brown cockroach that emits a foul-smelling liquid when disturbed. It cannot climb smooth surfaces. Originally from West Africa, it has become established in tropical regions worldwide.
Did You Know?
It sprays a noxious defensive liquid from abdominal glands that smells terrible and stains skin.