Sand Cockroach vs Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Cockroach | Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arenivaga investigata | Parcoblatta pensylvanica |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Corydiidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sand Cockroach
A desert cockroach that extracts water vapor from moist sand through special mouthparts.
Did You Know?
It can absorb atmospheric water vapor at humidities as low as 83 percent.
Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
A native North American cockroach that lives outdoors in forests and woodlands. Males are strong fliers attracted to lights, while females are nearly wingless.
Did You Know?
Unlike pest cockroaches, wood roaches do not infest homes and will actually die within a few days if trapped indoors due to insufficient humidity.