Field Cockroach vs European Corn Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Cockroach | European Corn Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blattella vaga | Ostrinia nubilalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Pyralidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 26-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Europe, North America, Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
European Corn Borer
A small yellowish-brown moth that is one of the most destructive crop pests in the world. Larvae bore into corn stalks, causing billions of dollars in damage annually.
Did You Know?
Female moths use two different pheromone strains, effectively creating reproductively isolated populations.