Harlequin Cockroach vs Giant Net-Winged Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harlequin Cockroach | Giant Net-Winged Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neostylopyga rhombifolia | Bibiocephala grandis |
| Order | Blattodea | Diptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Blephariceridae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Hawaii, Mexico | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harlequin Cockroach
A strikingly patterned cockroach with dark brown and yellow markings on its body. It is a peridomestic species found in tropical Asia and has spread to warm urban areas.
Did You Know?
Its bold geometric color pattern makes it one of the most visually distinctive household cockroach species.
Giant Net-Winged Midge
The largest net-winged midge in North America, found in powerful western mountain torrents. Larvae have six robust suction discs for gripping wet rock.
Did You Know?
At up to 15 mm, it is a giant among net-winged midges, most of which are under 8 mm.