Pill Cockroach vs Speckled Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pill Cockroach | Speckled Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perisphaerus pygmaeus | Periplaneta picea |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Asia | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
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.
Speckled Cockroach
A dark cockroach with a finely speckled pattern on its wings. It is found in tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Did You Know?
Its cryptic speckled wing pattern helps it blend in with bark and leaf litter on the forest floor.