Lesser Bullet Ant vs Lord Howe Island Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Bullet Ant | Lord Howe Island Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoponera villosa | Panesthia lata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.
Lord Howe Island Cockroach
A large wingless wood cockroach endemic to Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea. It is closely related to mainland Australian Panesthia species.
Did You Know?
It is found nowhere else on Earth except the tiny World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island.