Gray Hairstreak vs Black Hissing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gray Hairstreak | Black Hissing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strymon melinus | Gromphadorhina picea |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 22-35 mm wingspan | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Throughout the United States, southern Canada, and into Central America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gray Hairstreak
One of the most widespread hairstreaks in North America with slate-gray wings and a bright orange spot near its tail. It uses a remarkably wide range of host plants.
Did You Know?
Its caterpillars feed on plants from over 20 different families, making it one of the most generalist butterfly larvae in North America.
Black Hissing Cockroach
A smaller species of hissing cockroach with a uniformly dark brown to black coloration and less prominent pronotal bumps compared to other Gromphadorhina species.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name 'picea' means pitch-black, describing its distinctively dark coloration compared to its congeners.