Giant Burrowing Cockroach vs Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Burrowing Cockroach | Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropanesthia rhinoceros | Parcoblatta pensylvanica |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Burrowing Cockroach
The worlds heaviest cockroach species at up to 35 grams and 80 mm long. Native to Australia, it digs permanent burrows up to 1 meter deep and cares for its young.
Did You Know?
Unlike the pest cockroaches people dread, this species is a devoted parent — mothers carry live young on their backs and raise them in underground burrows for nine months.
Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
A native North American cockroach that lives outdoors in forests and woodlands. Males are strong fliers attracted to lights, while females are nearly wingless.
Did You Know?
Unlike pest cockroaches, wood roaches do not infest homes and will actually die within a few days if trapped indoors due to insufficient humidity.