Ivory-headed Cockroach vs New Zealand Mayfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-headed Cockroach | New Zealand Mayfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eublaberus posticus | Deleatidium lillii |
| Order | Blattodea | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Leptophlebiidae |
| Size | 40-50mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | South America | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
New Zealand Mayfly
The most abundant and widespread mayfly genus in New Zealand. Nymphs dominate the invertebrate fauna of stony streams throughout both islands.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly used bioindicator insect for water quality testing in New Zealand.