Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach vs Mother of Pearl Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach | Mother of Pearl Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeluropoda insignis | Mystacides azurea |
| Order | Blattodea | Trichoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Leptoceridae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Mother of Pearl Caddisfly
A small iridescent caddisfly with long antennae and pearly blue-green wings. It swarms in large mating flights over lakes and slow rivers.
Did You Know?
The iridescent wing scales of this caddisfly create a shimmering blue-green appearance unique among the Trichoptera.