Wahlberg's Cockroach vs Brunner Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Cockroach | Brunner Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deropeltis wahlbergi | Bruneria borealis |
| Order | Blattodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Phasmatidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 40-60mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa (South Africa, Mozambique) | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Wahlberg's Cockroach
A medium-sized black cockroach with orange wing margins found in southern Africa. It is named after the Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg.
Did You Know?
It curls up defensively like a pillbug when handled, a behavior unusual among cockroaches.
Brunner Stick Insect
A small thin brown stick insect and one of the few phasmids native to cold temperate North America. It is wingless and matches dry grass stems perfectly. Males and females are similar in size.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few stick insects that can survive cold North American winters by laying cold-tolerant eggs in the soil.