Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach vs Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach | Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gromphadorhina oblongonota | Quesada gigas |
| Order | Blattodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach
A large Madagascan hissing cockroach with prominent wide pronotal bumps. It is often confused with G. portentosa but has a different horn shape.
Did You Know?
Each individual produces a unique hiss pattern that other cockroaches can distinguish.
Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
One of the largest Neotropical cicadas with a body length exceeding 60 mm. It has greenish transparent wings and a robust body, producing an enormously loud call.
Did You Know?
In Costa Rica and Brazil, it is commonly called 'chicharra' and its deafening chorus marks the transition from dry season to wet season.