Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach vs Large Square-headed Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach | Large Square-headed Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta japonica | Ectemnius cephalotes |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America (invasive) | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach
An invasive cockroach from Asia first found in New York City in 2012. Unlike other cockroach species, it can survive outdoors through freezing winters.
Did You Know?
This is the only cockroach species in New York that can survive the citys harsh winters outdoors — it was first discovered on the High Line elevated park in Manhattan.
Large Square-headed Wasp
A large solitary wasp that nests in dead wood and provisions its nest with captured flies. Has a distinctively large, square-shaped head. Common in gardens and woodland.
Did You Know?
Nests in old beetle holes in dead wood, stocking each cell with paralyzed flies for its developing larvae.