Madagascar Hissing Cockroach vs Longhorn Crazy Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Hissing Cockroach | Longhorn Crazy Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gromphadorhina portentosa | Paratrechina longicornis |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 50-76 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Pantropical, Global in heated buildings |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
One of the largest cockroach species. Produces a distinctive hissing sound by forcing air through breathing holes (spiracles). Males use hissing for territorial disputes and courtship.
Did You Know?
The Madagascar hissing cockroach is one of the few insects that produces sound by pushing air through its spiracles rather than by rubbing body parts together.
Longhorn Crazy Ant
A small dark brown ant with extremely long antennae and legs that moves in rapid, jerky patterns. It is one of the most widely distributed tramp ant species in the world.
Did You Know?
Its original native range is unknown because it has been spread by human commerce for so long.