Field Cockroach vs Bark Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Cockroach | Bark Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blattella vaga | Laxta granicollis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Field Cockroach
A small cockroach similar to the German cockroach but with a dark face. It lives outdoors in irrigated areas of the southwestern United States.
Did You Know?
Its dark facial markings are the easiest way to distinguish it from the indoor-dwelling German cockroach.
Bark Cockroach
A flat oval cockroach that lives exclusively under eucalyptus bark.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into bark crevices just one millimeter wide.