Turkestan Cockroach vs Lesser Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turkestan Cockroach | Lesser Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Shelfordella lateralis | Ectobius panzeri |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Europe | Europe (Britain to eastern Mediterranean) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Turkestan Cockroach
A medium-sized cockroach originally from Central Asia that is rapidly displacing the oriental cockroach in many urban areas. Males are slender with tan wings while females are dark and wingless.
Did You Know?
The Turkestan cockroach has become the most common outdoor cockroach in the southwestern United States, having largely outcompeted the oriental cockroach in just a few decades.
Lesser Cockroach
A small dark cockroach found in heathlands and open habitats across Europe. It is active during warm summer months.
Did You Know?
It overwinters as an egg case (ootheca) buried in soil, hatching only when spring temperatures rise.