Sallow vs Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sallow | Pale-bordered Field Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthia icteritia | Pseudomops septentrionalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Noctuidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 30-36 mm wingspan | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sallow
A pretty golden-yellow moth found in autumn, associated with sallow trees. Adults can be attracted to sugar or wine rope. Larvae feed on sallow catkins before descending to feed on low plants.
Did You Know?
Larvae begin life eating sallow catkins high in trees, then descend to complete development on ground-level plants.
Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach with a distinctive pale border around its dark pronotum. It is an active daytime flier unlike most cockroaches. It feeds on pollen and decomposing vegetation.
Did You Know?
Unlike most cockroaches, it is diurnal and can be seen actively flying in sunny fields during the day.