Rhinoceros Cockroach vs Cuban Burrowing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhinoceros Cockroach | Cuban Burrowing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropanesthia rothi | Byrsotria fumigata |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 50-60mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Rhinoceros Cockroach
A large burrowing cockroach related to the giant burrowing cockroach but with a more northern distribution. It is wingless and lives in deep soil burrows. It feeds on leaf litter pulled underground.
Did You Know?
It digs permanent burrows up to a meter deep and emerges only at night to drag fallen leaves underground.
Cuban Burrowing Cockroach
A stocky burrowing cockroach native to Cuba. It spends most of its life underground in tropical soils.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it emits a strong musty odor from defensive glands as a deterrent to predators.