Broad Wood Cockroach vs Ornate Pygmy Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Wood Cockroach | Ornate Pygmy Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta lata | Tetrix ornata |
| Order | Blattodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Tetrigidae |
| Size | 13-18 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Broad Wood Cockroach
A distinctive flat, broadly shaped wood cockroach from the southeastern United States. Females have a wider body than most Parcoblatta species.
Did You Know?
Its unusually broad and flat body shape allows it to squeeze into extremely narrow crevices under bark.
Ornate Pygmy Grasshopper
A tiny, intricately patterned groundhopper found on bare sandy soils in North American prairies and open woodlands. Its flattened, cryptic body blends perfectly with gravel and dry soil surfaces.
Did You Know?
When disturbed it can leap into a short flight that ends with a tumbling landing, making it very hard to track.