Woodlouse Cockroach vs Demon Charaxes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodlouse Cockroach | Demon Charaxes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prosoplecta semperi | Charaxes lucretius |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-8mm | 70-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, DRC) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Woodlouse Cockroach
A tiny rounded cockroach that strongly resembles a ladybird beetle with its domed shape and red-orange coloring with black spots. It is a harmless forest floor species. Its mimicry deters predators.
Did You Know?
It so closely resembles a ladybird that even entomologists can be fooled until they look at it under magnification.
Demon Charaxes
A large forest Charaxes with deep black upperside marked with blue iridescence in males. Females are larger and browner. The underside has intricate leaf-like patterning providing excellent camouflage.
Did You Know?
When resting with wings closed, this butterfly is almost invisible against the bark of forest trees thanks to its cryptic underside.