Bark Cockroach vs Malagasy Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bark Cockroach | Malagasy Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Laxta granicollis | Cryptotermes kirbyi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bark Cockroach
A flat oval cockroach that lives exclusively under eucalyptus bark.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into bark crevices just one millimeter wide.
Malagasy Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite that forms compact colonies inside dead branches and timber. Soldiers have distinctive phragmotic heads used to block tunnel entrances.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their heavily armored, plug-shaped heads as living barricades to block gallery entrances against invading ants.