Musk Longhorn vs Dubia Roach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Musk Longhorn | Dubia Roach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aromia bungii | Blaptica dubia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 22-38 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | China, Korea, Mongolia; invasive in Japan, Italy, Germany | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Musk Longhorn
A large and colorful cerambycid with a bright red pronotum and metallic dark blue-black elytra. Native to East Asia, it has recently invaded parts of Europe and Japan. It is a serious pest of stone fruit trees including cherry and peach.
Did You Know?
Adults emit a strong musky fragrance from thoracic glands, detectable from several meters away.
Dubia Roach
A medium-sized South American cockroach with sexually dimorphic adults: males have full wings while females have only tiny wing stubs. It is widely bred as feeder insects.
Did You Know?
Dubia roaches are preferred feeder insects for reptiles because they cannot climb smooth surfaces or fly, making escape from enclosures nearly impossible.