Field Cockroach vs Sonoran Honeypot Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Cockroach | Sonoran Honeypot Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blattella vaga | Myrmecocystus navajo |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-12 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| 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.
Sonoran Honeypot Ant
A honeypot ant species native to the high deserts of the Colorado Plateau. Repletes store amber-colored honeydew in their distended abdomens.
Did You Know?
Rival colonies wage organized wars over territory, and victors raid the losers' replete stores.