Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach vs Large Brown Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach | Large Brown Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gromphadorhina oblongonota | Drepanepteryx phalaenoides |
| Order | Blattodea | Neuroptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Hemerobiidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm | 18-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Large Brown Lacewing
The largest European brown lacewing with distinctively hooked wing tips. Resembles a dead leaf when at rest on branches.
Did You Know?
Its hooked wing tips and brown mottling make it one of the best leaf mimics among lacewings.