Giant Lobster Cockroach vs Speckled Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Lobster Cockroach | Speckled Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henschoutedenia flexivitta | Periplaneta picea |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central and West Africa | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Giant Lobster Cockroach
A large African cockroach with a broad, flattened body. It has distinctive banded markings across its wings.
Did You Know?
It gets its lobster name from its broad, flattened body shape and reddish-brown coloring.
Speckled Cockroach
A dark cockroach with a finely speckled pattern on its wings. It is found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its cryptic speckled wing pattern helps it blend in with bark and leaf litter on the forest floor.