Florida Woods Cockroach vs Spring Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Woods Cockroach | Spring Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycotis floridana | Amphinemura sulcicollis |
| Order | Blattodea | Plecoptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Nemouridae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Spring Stonefly
A small dark stonefly that emerges in early spring in European streams. Nymphs are shredders of decomposing leaf litter in headwaters.
Did You Know?
Adults are among the first insects to appear each spring, sometimes emerging while snow still covers the banks.