Field Cockroach vs Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Cockroach | Pale-bordered Field Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blattella vaga | Pseudomops septentrionalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | North America |
| 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.
Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach with a distinctive pale border around its dark pronotum. It is an active daytime flier unlike most cockroaches. It feeds on pollen and decomposing vegetation.
Did You Know?
Unlike most cockroaches, it is diurnal and can be seen actively flying in sunny fields during the day.