Madeira Cockroach vs Harlequin Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeira Cockroach | Harlequin Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucophaea maderae | Neostylopyga rhombifolia |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 40-50mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, South America, North America | Southeast Asia, Hawaii, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Harlequin Cockroach
A strikingly patterned cockroach with dark brown and yellow markings on its body. It is a peridomestic species found in tropical Asia and has spread to warm urban areas.
Did You Know?
Its bold geometric color pattern makes it one of the most visually distinctive household cockroach species.