Twin-spotted Spiketail vs Madeira Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Twin-spotted Spiketail | Madeira Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster maculata | Leucophaea maderae |
| Order | Odonata | Blattodea |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 68-78 mm | 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa, South America, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Twin-spotted Spiketail
A large, dark brown spiketail with paired yellow spots on each abdominal segment. It is the most common spiketail in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae lie partially buried in stream-bottom leaf litter and ambush passing prey.
Madeira Cockroach
A large pale brown cockroach that emits a foul-smelling liquid when disturbed. It cannot climb smooth surfaces. Originally from West Africa, it has become established in tropical regions worldwide.
Did You Know?
It sprays a noxious defensive liquid from abdominal glands that smells terrible and stains skin.