Lord Howe Island Cockroach vs Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Island Cockroach | Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panesthia lata | Lasiorhynchus barbicornis |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Blaberidae | Brentidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 30-85 mm (including rostrum) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| 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.
Giraffe Weevil of New Zealand
New Zealand's longest beetle, with males reaching over 80 mm in length due to their enormously elongated rostrum (snout). It is found in native forests where larvae develop in dead wood. Males use their long snouts in combat with other males.
Did You Know?
The male's rostrum can be longer than the rest of its body, making it the longest beetle in New Zealand by total length despite its slender build.