Powderpost Beetle vs Small Yellow Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Powderpost Beetle | Small Yellow Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lyctus brunneus | Cariblatta lutea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Bostrichidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 3-7 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Powderpost Beetle
A small, slender reddish-brown beetle that reduces hardwood timber to fine powder. It is a significant pest of furniture and flooring.
Did You Know?
Infested wood can be completely hollowed out while the exterior appears perfectly intact.
Small Yellow Cockroach
A tiny pale yellowish cockroach found in the southeastern United States. It lives in leaf litter and is rarely encountered indoors.
Did You Know?
At only 5 mm long, it is one of the smallest cockroach species in North America.