Green Cockroach vs Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Cockroach | Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panchlora viridis | Gromphadorhina oblongonota |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Green Cockroach
A small, bright green cockroach found in tropical forests of northern Australia and the Pacific. Its vivid coloring provides camouflage among living foliage.
Did You Know?
Its bright green color fades to yellow after death, making preserved specimens look nothing like the living insect.
Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach
A large Madagascan hissing cockroach with prominent wide pronotal bumps. It is often confused with G. portentosa but has a different horn shape.
Did You Know?
Each individual produces a unique hiss pattern that other cockroaches can distinguish.