Striped Cockroach vs Bioluminescent Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Cockroach | Bioluminescent Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blatta lateralis | Lucihormetica verrucosa |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central Asia, Middle East, introduced to southern Europe | South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Striped Cockroach
A medium-sized cockroach with distinct lateral stripes along its body. Males have wings while females are wingless with a broad abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is widely bred as a feeder insect under the name red runner cockroach due to its fast movements.
Bioluminescent Cockroach
A cockroach with two glowing spots on its pronotum that mimic toxic click beetles.
Did You Know?
Its bioluminescence is thought to be Batesian mimicry of toxic Pyrophorus beetles.