Uhler's Wood Cockroach vs Dark-Horned Casemaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Uhler's Wood Cockroach | Dark-Horned Casemaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta uhleriana | Psilotreta labida |
| Order | Blattodea | Trichoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Odontoceridae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Dark-Horned Casemaker
A North American caddisfly building curved tubular cases from sand grains. Larvae are found in small shaded woodland streams.
Did You Know?
Adults are entirely nocturnal and are rarely seen despite being locally common.