Striped Cockroach vs Elm Leafminer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Cockroach | Elm Leafminer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blatta lateralis | Fenusa ulmi |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 2.5-4 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Asia, Middle East, introduced to southern Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Elm Leafminer
A sawfly whose larvae mine between the upper and lower surfaces of elm leaves. Mines appear as blotchy brown patches on foliage.
Did You Know?
Each larva creates a single blotch mine that can expand to cover half the leaf.