Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach vs Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach | Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta japonica | Lepisma saccharinum |
| Order | Blattodea | Zygentoma |
| Family | Blattidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, North America (invasive) | Worldwide |
| 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.
Silverfish
A primitive wingless insect with a silvery scaled body and three tail filaments. A common household inhabitant.
Did You Know?
Has existed in essentially the same form for 400 million years making it one of the oldest surviving insect designs.