Ivory-headed Cockroach vs Subterranean Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-headed Cockroach | Subterranean Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eublaberus posticus | Limbodessus palmulaoides |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 40-50mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Subterranean Diving Beetle
An eyeless aquatic beetle living in underground calcrete aquifers of Western Australia. It has lost all pigmentation and wing development.
Did You Know?
It evolved independently from surface ancestors trapped by the aridification of Australia.