Giant Cave Cockroach vs Douglas-fir Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Cave Cockroach | Douglas-fir Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blaberus giganteus | Timema douglasi |
| Order | Blattodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 65-100 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America | United States (Oregon), United States (Northern California) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Cave Cockroach
One of the world's largest cockroach species, with a wingspan reaching 15 cm. It inhabits caves and dark forest environments in Central and South America.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the Brazilian cockroach and is among the longest-bodied cockroach species in the world.
Douglas-fir Timema
A parthenogenetic timema that feeds on old-growth Douglas fir. All-female populations can occasionally cause noticeable defoliation.
Did You Know?
It reproduces entirely without males and can reach outbreak densities that defoliate old-growth Douglas fir trees.