Helicopter Damselfly vs Fulvous Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Helicopter Damselfly | Fulvous Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megaloprepus caerulatus | Parcoblatta fulvescens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Pseudostigmatidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 100 mm body, 190 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Helicopter Damselfly
The largest damselfly in the world with a wingspan approaching 19 centimeters.
Did You Know?
It breeds exclusively in water-filled tree holes high in the forest canopy.
Fulvous Wood Cockroach
A small tawny-colored wood cockroach from the southeastern United States. It is typically found in pine forests and sandy soils.
Did You Know?
Its pale fulvous color provides excellent camouflage against the sandy soils and pine needle beds where it lives.