Large Tropical Rove Beetle vs Emerald Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Tropical Rove Beetle | Emerald Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hesperus rufipennis | Pseudoglomeris magnifica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 20-25mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.
Emerald Cockroach
A stunning cockroach with brilliant metallic emerald-green coloring. It is one of the most beautiful cockroach species in the world. It rolls into a ball like a pill bug when threatened.
Did You Know?
It can curl into a perfect ball like an armadillo, and its emerald green sheen rivals the beauty of any jewel beetle.