Striped Cockroach vs Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Cockroach | Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blatta lateralis | Aeluropoda insignis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 45-65 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central Asia, Middle East, introduced to southern Europe | Madagascar |
| 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.
Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach
A Madagascan cockroach with broad, flattened horns on the pronotum. It lives under bark and in rotting wood on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Its flattened body allows it to squeeze into tight crevices under tree bark.