Small Yellow Cockroach vs Snowborn Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Yellow Cockroach | Snowborn Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cariblatta lutea | Capnia atra |
| Order | Blattodea | Plecoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Capniidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Snowborn Stonefly
A tiny black stonefly that emerges during the coldest months in northern North America. Adults are frequently observed walking on snow.
Did You Know?
It is active at temperatures near freezing, when virtually all other insects are dormant.