Pale-bordered Field Cockroach vs Uhler's Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale-bordered Field Cockroach | Uhler's Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomops septentrionalis | Parcoblatta uhleriana |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Eastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach with a distinctive pale border around its dark pronotum. It is an active daytime flier unlike most cockroaches. It feeds on pollen and decomposing vegetation.
Did You Know?
Unlike most cockroaches, it is diurnal and can be seen actively flying in sunny fields during the day.
Uhler's Wood Cockroach
A medium-sized native wood cockroach found in the eastern United States. Males are strong fliers while females are brachypterous.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Philip Reese Uhler, who studied Hemiptera and other insect orders in the 1800s.