Ivory-headed Cockroach vs Japanese Ice Crawler
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-headed Cockroach | Japanese Ice Crawler |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eublaberus posticus | Galloisiana nipponensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Grylloblattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Grylloblattidae |
| Size | 40-50mm | 20-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Mountains |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | South America | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Ivory-headed Cockroach
A large cockroach with a distinctive cream-colored pronotum contrasting with dark brown wings. It is a burrowing species that digs into soil and leaf litter. It is commonly used as a feeder insect.
Did You Know?
Its pale ivory head contrasting with the dark body makes it look like it is wearing a tiny helmet.
Japanese Ice Crawler
A nocturnal wingless insect found at high elevations in Japan. One of the most primitive living insects, often called a living fossil from the Permian period.
Did You Know?
Ice crawlers are considered living fossils — their order dates back to the Permian period, 250 million years ago, before the dinosaurs evolved.