Madeira Cockroach vs Domino Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeira Cockroach | Domino Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucophaea maderae | Therea petiveriana |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 40-50mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, South America, North America | India (southern regions) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Madeira Cockroach
A large pale brown cockroach that emits a foul-smelling liquid when disturbed. It cannot climb smooth surfaces. Originally from West Africa, it has become established in tropical regions worldwide.
Did You Know?
It sprays a noxious defensive liquid from abdominal glands that smells terrible and stains skin.
Domino Cockroach
A strikingly patterned cockroach with white spots on a black body. The nymphs are ground-dwelling and resemble beetles.
Did You Know?
Its bold white-on-black domino pattern is thought to mimic toxic ground beetles as a defense against predators.