Florida Woods Cockroach vs Hornet Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Woods Cockroach | Hornet Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycotis floridana | Volucella zonaria |
| Order | Blattodea | Diptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Scavengers |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hornet Hoverfly
Europe's largest hoverfly and a convincing hornet mimic with bold yellow-and-brown banding. Its larvae develop as scavengers in the nests of social wasps and hornets.
Did You Know?
Its larvae live inside hornet nests, feeding on dead wasps and nest debris while being ignored by the colony.