Copper Jewel vs Uhler's Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Copper Jewel | Uhler's Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypochrysops ignitus | Parcoblatta uhleriana |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm wingspan | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Copper Jewel
Brilliant coppery-orange upper wings with iridescent purple-blue reflections. One of Australia's most striking lycaenid butterflies.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars are attended by meat ants that protect them in exchange for sugary secretions.
Uhler's Wood Cockroach
A medium-sized native wood cockroach found in the eastern United States. Males are strong fliers while females are brachypterous.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Philip Reese Uhler, who studied Hemiptera and other insect orders in the 1800s.