Madeira Cockroach vs High-altitude Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeira Cockroach | High-altitude Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucophaea maderae | Diamesa latitarsis |
| Order | Blattodea | Diptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 40-50mm | 2-4 mm body length |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa, South America, North America | Alps, Carpathians, Scandinavia |
| 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.
High-altitude Midge
A small, dark midge whose larvae inhabit the coldest alpine streams. It has unusually broad tarsi adapted for walking on wet rocks.
Did You Know?
Its broad feet allow it to grip wet rocks in fast-flowing glacial streams.