Small Yellow Cockroach vs Glacier Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Yellow Cockroach | Glacier Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cariblatta lutea | Diamesa steinboecki |
| Order | Blattodea | Diptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Small Yellow Cockroach
A tiny pale yellowish cockroach found in the southeastern United States. It lives in leaf litter and is rarely encountered indoors.
Did You Know?
At only 5 mm long, it is one of the smallest cockroach species in North America.
Glacier Midge
A remarkable midge that completes its entire life cycle in glacial streams at temperatures near 0C. Represents one of the coldest habitats inhabited by any insect.
Did You Know?
This midge lives its entire life in water barely above freezing — its larvae graze algae on glacier surfaces where temperatures hover around 0C year-round.