Horn-faced Marsh Fly vs Speckled Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horn-faced Marsh Fly | Speckled Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dictya umbrarum | Periplaneta picea |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Horn-faced Marsh Fly
A small yellowish marsh fly with patterned wings and prominent facial ridges. Larvae feed on decomposing aquatic snails in shallow wetland habitats.
Did You Know?
Sciomyzid flies are the only family of Diptera in which the larvae are obligate associates of mollusks.
Speckled Cockroach
A dark cockroach with a finely speckled pattern on its wings. It is found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its cryptic speckled wing pattern helps it blend in with bark and leaf litter on the forest floor.