Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach vs Egyptian Desert Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach | Egyptian Desert Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gromphadorhina oblongonota | Polyphaga aegyptiaca |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Corydiidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Africa, Middle East |
| 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.
Egyptian Desert Cockroach
A round, heavily armored cockroach found in North African and Middle Eastern deserts. It rolls into a ball when threatened, like a pill bug.
Did You Know?
It can survive for months without food or water by entering a dormant state during the driest periods.