Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach vs Isotoma Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach | Isotoma Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeluropoda insignis | Isotoma viridis |
| Order | Blattodea | Collembola |
| Family | Blaberidae | Isotomidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 2.0-4.0 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach
A Madagascan cockroach with broad, flattened horns on the pronotum. It lives under bark and in rotting wood on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Its flattened body allows it to squeeze into tight crevices under tree bark.
Isotoma Springtail
A greenish elongate springtail common in grasslands and gardens throughout Europe. It is active year-round even in cold weather.
Did You Know?
This springtail remains active at temperatures near freezing and can be found hopping on soil surfaces in winter.