Florida Woods Cockroach vs Net-winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Woods Cockroach | Net-winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycotis floridana | Calopteron reticulatum |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| 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.
Net-winged Beetle
A toxic beetle with raised net-like veins on its elytra and aposematic coloration.
Did You Know?
It forms the model species in a large mimicry ring with moths and other beetles.