Wahlberg's Cockroach vs Giant Lobster Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Cockroach | Giant Lobster Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deropeltis wahlbergi | Henschoutedenia flexivitta |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa (South Africa, Mozambique) | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Giant Lobster Cockroach
A large African cockroach with a broad, flattened body. It has distinctive banded markings across its wings.
Did You Know?
It gets its lobster name from its broad, flattened body shape and reddish-brown coloring.