Woodlouse Cockroach vs Smokybrown Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodlouse Cockroach | Smokybrown Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosoplecta semperi | Periplaneta fuliginosa |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 5-8mm | 25-38 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Asia | Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Woodlouse Cockroach
A tiny rounded cockroach that strongly resembles a ladybird beetle with its domed shape and red-orange coloring with black spots. It is a harmless forest floor species. Its mimicry deters predators.
Did You Know?
It so closely resembles a ladybird that even entomologists can be fooled until they look at it under magnification.
Smokybrown Cockroach
A uniformly dark mahogany-brown cockroach that is an excellent flier and strongly attracted to lights at night. It requires high humidity to survive.
Did You Know?
Smokybrown cockroaches are strong fliers attracted to light and are frequently found buzzing around porch lights on warm summer evenings.