Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach vs Lord Howe Island Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach | Lord Howe Island Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta japonica | Panesthia lata |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America (invasive) | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Lord Howe Island Cockroach
A large wingless wood cockroach endemic to Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea. It is closely related to mainland Australian Panesthia species.
Did You Know?
It is found nowhere else on Earth except the tiny World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island.