Spine-waisted Ant vs Broad Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spine-waisted Ant | Broad Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphaenogaster tennesseensis | Parcoblatta lata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 13-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Spine-waisted Ant
A slender reddish-brown ant common in eastern North American deciduous forests. It is an important seed disperser, carrying seeds with nutritious elaiosomes back to its nest.
Did You Know?
They are responsible for dispersing seeds of many spring wildflowers including trilliums, violets, and bloodroot.
Broad Wood Cockroach
A distinctive flat, broadly shaped wood cockroach from the southeastern United States. Females have a wider body than most Parcoblatta species.
Did You Know?
Its unusually broad and flat body shape allows it to squeeze into extremely narrow crevices under bark.