Japanese Carpenter Ant vs Striped Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Carpenter Ant | Striped Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Camponotus japonicus | Blatta lateralis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 7-13 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, China, Korea | Central Asia, Middle East, introduced to southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Japanese Carpenter Ant
A large black carpenter ant common throughout East Asia and a popular species in ant keeping. Colonies can grow very large with distinctive polymorphic worker castes.
Did You Know?
This ant is one of the most commonly kept pet ant species in Japan and has become an icon in the Japanese ant-keeping hobby.
Striped Cockroach
A medium-sized cockroach with distinct lateral stripes along its body. Males have wings while females are wingless with a broad abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is widely bred as a feeder insect under the name red runner cockroach due to its fast movements.