Wallaces Golden Birdwing vs Dusky Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wallaces Golden Birdwing | Dusky Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ornithoptera croesus | Periplaneta nigra |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Papilionidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 160-190 mm wingspan | 25-32 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Wallaces Golden Birdwing
Named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who called it the finest specimen he ever captured. Males are brilliant orange-gold and black. Found only in North Maluku, Indonesia.
Did You Know?
Wallace was so overwhelmed by catching this butterfly in 1859 that he wrote his head began to ache and he felt close to fainting from the beauty of the creature.
Dusky Cockroach
A dark-colored cockroach closely related to the American cockroach. It inhabits tropical forests across Africa.
Did You Know?
It can often be found sharing habitats with the American cockroach in African port cities.