Round-bodied Scydmaenine vs Dusky Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-bodied Scydmaenine | Dusky Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scydmaenus tarsatus | Periplaneta nigra |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Round-bodied Scydmaenine
A minute, convex rove beetle of the subfamily Scydmaeninae with a distinctively constricted waist between thorax and abdomen. It is a specialized predator of armored mites in forest soil.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle has evolved specialized mandibles that can crack open the heavily armored shells of oribatid mites, prey that most other predators cannot exploit.
Dusky Cockroach
A dark-colored cockroach closely related to the American cockroach. It inhabits tropical forests across Africa.
Did You Know?
It can often be found sharing habitats with the American cockroach in African port cities.