Uhler's Wood Cockroach vs Sabre Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Uhler's Wood Cockroach | Sabre Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta uhleriana | Rhyssa persuasoria |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 25-40 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Sabre Wasp
The largest European ichneumon wasp, recognized by its black-and-white banded body. It parasitizes the larvae of wood wasps within conifer trunks.
Did You Know?
She can detect a wood wasp larva through several centimeters of solid timber using her antennae.