Black Hissing Cockroach vs Dark Southern Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Hissing Cockroach | Dark Southern Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gromphadorhina picea | Cryptotermes cavifrons |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 45-60 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southeastern United States, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Black Hissing Cockroach
A smaller species of hissing cockroach with a uniformly dark brown to black coloration and less prominent pronotal bumps compared to other Gromphadorhina species.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name 'picea' means pitch-black, describing its distinctively dark coloration compared to its congeners.
Dark Southern Drywood Termite
A native drywood termite of the southeastern United States and Caribbean. They infest hardwoods and are commonly found in dead tree branches and stumps.
Did You Know?
Their soldiers use their uniquely roughened heads to block gallery entrances with a sandpaper-like grip.