Silenus Oxysternon vs Chrome Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silenus Oxysternon | Chrome Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxysternon silenus | Gyna caffrorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | South America | South Africa, Mozambique |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Silenus Oxysternon
A large, robust dark green to black tunneling dung beetle with a broad thorax and powerful forelegs. Males bear a cephalic horn and pronotal ridges. An ecologically important species in Neotropical forest ecosystems.
Did You Know?
Studies show this beetle can bury over 90 percent of a dung pat within 48 hours in undisturbed forest.
Chrome Cockroach
A small cockroach with a uniquely translucent, chrome-like pronotum. Nymphs are dark and burrowing while adults are agile fliers.
Did You Know?
The see-through pronotum of the adult gives it a chrome or glass-like appearance unique among cockroaches.