Brassy Willow Beetle vs Florida Woods Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brassy Willow Beetle | Florida Woods Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phratora vitellinae | Eurycotis floridana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brassy Willow Beetle
A small, shiny metallic bronze to greenish beetle that feeds on willow and poplar. Adults overwinter in leaf litter and emerge in spring to colonize new willow growth.
Did You Know?
Larvae secrete salicylaldehyde, a chemical obtained from salicin in willow leaves, which smells like antiseptic and deters predators.
Florida Woods Cockroach
A large, slow-moving, nearly wingless cockroach native to the southeastern United States. It is commonly known as the palmetto bug or stinking cockroach.
Did You Know?
When threatened, the Florida woods cockroach sprays a noxious, foul-smelling chemical from glands beneath its abdomen that can temporarily stain skin.