Sweetheart Underwing vs Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sweetheart Underwing | Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catocala amatrix | Parcoblatta pensylvanica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Erebidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 75-95 mm wingspan | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America from southern Canada to the southern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sweetheart Underwing
A large underwing moth with mottled gray-brown forewings and rosy-pink hindwings crossed by black bands. It is one of the most attractive members of the underwing genus.
Did You Know?
Its scientific name amatrix means 'sweetheart' in Latin, referring to the rosy-pink color of its hidden hindwings.
Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
A native North American cockroach that lives outdoors in forests and woodlands. Males are strong fliers attracted to lights, while females are nearly wingless.
Did You Know?
Unlike pest cockroaches, wood roaches do not infest homes and will actually die within a few days if trapped indoors due to insufficient humidity.