This is the amusing moment a clowder of cats was transfixed by a cockroach crawling up the wall of a house.

Pet owner Shalimar Refuerzo saw her nine curious felines staring at the wall next to the stairs in Manila, the Philippines.

Footage shows Xiaomi, a Puspin breed, jumping in an attempt to catch the bug on July 3.

However, the one-year-old moggy was unable to swat the insect, causing it to fall on the steps.

Meanwhile, its eight Persian companions can be seen gathering around and watching the roach in unison.

Their keeper burst into giggles as she encouraged Xiaomi to jump higher.

Xiaomi then tried a second time to capture the insect, but the blattaria suddenly fled up the wall even further, prompting the other cats to climb the stairs and look for ways to catch it.

Shalimar said: 'I felt bad for the cockroach. It made a mistake entering our house. However, my cats weren't able to catch it.'