Giant Lobster Cockroach vs Turtle Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Lobster Cockroach | Turtle Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henschoutedenia flexivitta | Cephalotes atratus |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 6-14 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Central and West Africa | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Turtle Ant
A large, flat-bodied arboreal ant with a broad disc-shaped head used to block nest entrances in tree holes. Workers can glide directionally when falling from the canopy.
Did You Know?
They are one of the few ant species capable of directed aerial gliding, steering back to their tree trunk mid-fall.