Rugose Rove Beetle vs Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rugose Rove Beetle | Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anotylus rugosus | Periplaneta japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Scavengers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Cosmopolitan: Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, Australasia | Asia, North America (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rugose Rove Beetle
A small, dark oxytelline rove beetle with a heavily rugose (wrinkled) surface texture. It is extremely common in dung and decaying organic matter across much of the temperate world.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most cosmopolitan beetle species in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica.
Freeze-Tolerant Cockroach
An invasive cockroach from Asia first found in New York City in 2012. Unlike other cockroach species, it can survive outdoors through freezing winters.
Did You Know?
This is the only cockroach species in New York that can survive the citys harsh winters outdoors — it was first discovered on the High Line elevated park in Manhattan.