Boll's Wood Cockroach vs Splendid Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Boll's Wood Cockroach | Splendid Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta bolliana | Buprestis splendens |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 15-21 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Texas and the south-central United States | Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Critically Endangered |
Boll's Wood Cockroach
A small native wood cockroach from the south-central United States. It lives under bark and in rotting logs in wooded areas.
Did You Know?
It was named after the naturalist Jacob Boll, a Swiss-American who collected insects in Texas in the 1870s.
Splendid Jewel Beetle
A spectacularly metallic green and gold jewel beetle found only in old-growth forests. Develops in ancient pine trees. One of Europe's rarest beetles due to loss of old-growth forest.
Did You Know?
Requires pine trees over 200 years old to complete its development, making ancient forests essential for survival.