Pill Cockroach vs Median Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pill Cockroach | Median Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perisphaerus pygmaeus | Dolichovespula media |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Vespidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| 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.
Median Wasp
A large social wasp that builds aerial paper nests in trees and shrubs across Europe. They are less aggressive than yellowjackets and colonies typically contain around 200 workers.
Did You Know?
Their nests are beautifully layered with bands of different colored paper made from various wood sources.