Oriental Cockroach vs Clouded Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oriental Cockroach | Clouded Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blatta orientalis | Lerema accius |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 20-27 mm | 32-44 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, Africa | Southeastern United States from Texas to Virginia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oriental Cockroach
A dark brown to black cockroach with a shiny body, often called a waterbug. It prefers cool, damp environments and is less agile than other cockroach species.
Did You Know?
Oriental cockroaches produce a distinctive and particularly unpleasant musty odor from chemicals secreted by glands on their bodies.
Clouded Skipper
A dark brown skipper with small glassy white spots on its forewings. It is one of the most common grass skippers in the southeastern United States.
Did You Know?
Unlike most skippers, it prefers shaded habitats and is frequently found in wooded areas rather than open fields.