Pill Cockroach vs Florida Woods Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pill Cockroach | Florida Woods Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perisphaerus pygmaeus | Eurycotis floridana |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Pill Cockroach
A tiny cockroach that rolls into a perfect ball like a pillbug when threatened.
Did You Know?
Nymphs cling to the mother and feed on secretions from her body surface.
Florida Woods Cockroach
A large, slow-moving, nearly wingless cockroach native to the southeastern United States. It is commonly known as the palmetto bug or stinking cockroach.
Did You Know?
When threatened, the Florida woods cockroach sprays a noxious, foul-smelling chemical from glands beneath its abdomen that can temporarily stain skin.