Frigate Island Giant Tenebrionid Beetle vs Uhler's Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Frigate Island Giant Tenebrionid Beetle | Uhler's Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polposipus herculeanus | Parcoblatta uhleriana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 2-3.5 cm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Seychelles | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Frigate Island Giant Tenebrionid Beetle
A large flightless darkling beetle endemic to Frigate Island in the Seychelles. It shelters under bark and in dead wood during the day.
Did You Know?
Its entire wild population is restricted to a single island less than 2 square kilometers in size.
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.