Madeira Cockroach vs Small Yellow Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madeira Cockroach | Small Yellow Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leucophaea maderae | Cariblatta lutea |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 40-50mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Africa, South America, North America | Southeastern United States |
| 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.
Small Yellow Cockroach
A tiny pale yellowish cockroach found in the southeastern United States. It lives in leaf litter and is rarely encountered indoors.
Did You Know?
At only 5 mm long, it is one of the smallest cockroach species in North America.