Rhinoceros Cockroach vs Smokybrown Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhinoceros Cockroach | Smokybrown Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropanesthia rothi | Periplaneta fuliginosa |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 50-60mm | 25-38 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Smokybrown Cockroach
A uniformly dark mahogany-brown cockroach that is an excellent flier and strongly attracted to lights at night. It requires high humidity to survive.
Did You Know?
Smokybrown cockroaches are strong fliers attracted to light and are frequently found buzzing around porch lights on warm summer evenings.