Jewel Longhorn Beetle vs Woodlouse Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jewel Longhorn Beetle | Woodlouse Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sternotomis bohemani | Prosoplecta semperi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 5-8mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Africa | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Jewel Longhorn Beetle
A strikingly patterned longhorn beetle with green and black markings.
Did You Know?
Its bold coloration is thought to mimic toxic beetles in its range.
Woodlouse Cockroach
A tiny rounded cockroach that strongly resembles a ladybird beetle with its domed shape and red-orange coloring with black spots. It is a harmless forest floor species. Its mimicry deters predators.
Did You Know?
It so closely resembles a ladybird that even entomologists can be fooled until they look at it under magnification.