Firebrat vs Death's Head Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Firebrat | Death's Head Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thermobia domestica | Blaberus craniifer |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 50-75mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Firebrat
A heat-loving relative of the silverfish that thrives at temperatures of 37-39C. Found near furnaces, boilers, and bakeries. One of the most thermophilic household insects.
Did You Know?
Firebrats seek out the hottest spots in buildings — they have been found living happily inside commercial bread ovens and next to industrial furnaces at nearly 40C.
Death's Head Cockroach
A large cockroach with a distinctive skull-like marking on its pronotum. It is a popular feeder insect and pet species. When disturbed it can produce a loud hissing sound by expelling air.
Did You Know?
The dark marking on its thorax closely resembles a human skull or vampire face, inspiring its morbid common name.