German Cockroach vs Japanese Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | German Cockroach | Japanese Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blattella germanica | Hagenomyia micans |
| Order | Blattodea | Neuroptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 13-16 mm | 60-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
German Cockroach
The most common indoor cockroach worldwide. A single pair can produce over 300,000 offspring in one year. Has developed resistance to many common insecticides.
Did You Know?
German cockroaches evolved to hate glucose — populations in certain areas developed an aversion to sweet-tasting baits, causing them to avoid poisoned traps entirely.
Japanese Antlion
A large East Asian antlion with glossy wings and a robust body. A familiar summer insect across Japan attracted to artificial lights.
Did You Know?
In Japanese folklore, antlion larvae are called 'arijigoku' meaning 'ant hell.'