Pennant Ant vs Domino Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pennant Ant | Domino Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Technomyrmex albipes | Therea petiveriana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 25-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | India (southern regions) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pennant Ant
A small dark ant with conspicuous whitish legs that forms long trailing columns up trees. It is a widespread tramp species found throughout the Old World tropics.
Did You Know?
They are important dispersal agents for certain epiphytic plants whose seeds they carry to tree crevices.
Domino Cockroach
A strikingly patterned cockroach with white spots on a black body. The nymphs are ground-dwelling and resemble beetles.
Did You Know?
Its bold white-on-black domino pattern is thought to mimic toxic ground beetles as a defense against predators.