Bioluminescent Cockroach vs Red Helen
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bioluminescent Cockroach | Red Helen |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lucihormetica verrucosa | Papilio helenus |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 110-140 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos) |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Bioluminescent Cockroach
A cockroach with two glowing spots on its pronotum that mimic toxic click beetles.
Did You Know?
Its bioluminescence is thought to be Batesian mimicry of toxic Pyrophorus beetles.
Red Helen
A large, elegant swallowtail butterfly with black wings marked by large creamy-white patches on the hindwings and red crescents along the hindwing margin. It has a slow, sailing flight.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar has an osmeterium, a bright orange forked organ behind the head that releases a foul smell to deter predators.