Question Mark Cockroach vs Woodlouse Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Question Mark Cockroach | Woodlouse Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Therea olegrandjeani | Prosoplecta semperi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Corydiidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Question Mark Cockroach
A close relative of the domino cockroach with white markings that form a question-mark-like pattern on its black body. It is a desert species that burrows in sandy soil as a nymph.
Did You Know?
The white markings on its back form a pattern resembling a question mark, making it instantly recognizable.
Woodlouse Cockroach
A tiny rounded cockroach that strongly resembles a ladybird beetle with its domed shape and red-orange coloring with black spots. It is a harmless forest floor species. Its mimicry deters predators.
Did You Know?
It so closely resembles a ladybird that even entomologists can be fooled until they look at it under magnification.