Lord Howe Island Cockroach vs Brown Leaf Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Island Cockroach | Brown Leaf Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panesthia lata | Phyllobius oblongus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Brown Leaf Weevil
A brown-scaled weevil commonly found on hawthorn and other hedgerow shrubs. Less colorful than its green relatives but very abundant. Adults notch leaf edges.
Did You Know?
Creates characteristic U-shaped notches along leaf edges that reveal its presence even when the beetle is hidden.