Mexican Kissing Bug vs Brown Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mexican Kissing Bug | Brown Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Triatoma dimidiata | Periplaneta brunnea |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Reduviidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 24-32 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador | Pantropical, southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Mexican Kissing Bug
A major Chagas disease vector in Central America and Mexico found in both domestic and peridomestic habitats. Adults are attracted to lights and can fly into homes.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few triatomine species that regularly invades homes by flying toward artificial lights.
Brown Cockroach
A glossy reddish-brown cockroach often confused with the American cockroach. It is slightly smaller with a more uniform color.
Did You Know?
It glues its egg cases to surfaces rather than dropping them, unlike the American cockroach.