Hawthorn Shieldbug vs Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawthorn Shieldbug | Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale | Gromphadorhina oblongonota |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Acanthosomatidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Hawthorn Shieldbug
A large green-and-red shieldbug common on hawthorn trees across Europe. It produces a strong, pungent smell from thoracic scent glands when handled.
Did You Know?
Its red-tipped abdomen peeking out from under the green wings gives it the memorable alternative name 'red-rumped shieldbug.'
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.