Turkestan Cockroach vs Shore Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turkestan Cockroach | Shore Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Shelfordella lateralis | Anisolabis littorea |
| Order | Blattodea | Dermaptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Anisolabididae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Shore Earwig
A large wingless earwig native to New Zealand, found under stones and driftwood on rocky coasts. It has a shiny black body and stout cerci.
Did You Know?
This earwig is highly adapted to coastal life and can survive being submerged by waves during high tide.