Firebrat vs Petaltail Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Firebrat | Petaltail Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thermobia domestica | Tachopteryx thoreyi |
| Order | Blattodea | Odonata |
| Family | Lepismatidae | Petaluridae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 70-80 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | North 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.
Petaltail Dragonfly
A primitive dragonfly that perches on tree trunks and has bog-dwelling larvae.
Did You Know?
It belongs to one of the most ancient dragonfly families, largely unchanged for 150 million years.