Wahlberg's Cockroach vs Pipevine Swallowtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Cockroach | Pipevine Swallowtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deropeltis wahlbergi | Battus philenor |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 70-110 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa (South Africa, Mozambique) | North America from southern Canada to Mexico |
| 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.
Pipevine Swallowtail
A dark swallowtail with brilliant iridescent blue hindwings and an orange-spotted underside. Its toxicity from Aristolochia host plants makes it the model for several mimicry complexes.
Did You Know?
At least five other butterfly species mimic its appearance to gain protection from predators.