Australian Cockroach vs Ivory Coast Fungus Termite

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Australian Cockroach Ivory Coast Fungus Termite
Scientific Name Periplaneta australasiae Macrotermes mülleri
Order Blattodea Blattodea
Family Blattidae Termitidae
Size 23-35 mm 5-13 mm
Habitat Underground Forests
Diet Detritivores Detritivores
Regions Oceania, Asia, Africa, South America West Africa, Central Africa
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Australian Cockroach

A large tropical cockroach similar to the American cockroach but with distinctive yellow markings on the pronotum and wing edges. It is a strong flier.

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Did You Know?

Despite its name, the Australian cockroach is believed to have originated in tropical Africa and spread worldwide through maritime trade.

Ivory Coast Fungus Termite

A large fungus-growing species found in the humid forests of West and Central Africa. Colonies construct partially subterranean nests with above-ground mound structures. Workers collect leaf litter from the forest floor for their fungus gardens.

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Did You Know?

This species creates covered foraging trails that can extend over 50 meters from the nest to protect workers from predators and desiccation.