Broad Wood Cockroach vs Magnetic Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Wood Cockroach | Magnetic Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta lata | Amitermes meridionalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 13-18 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Broad Wood Cockroach
A distinctive flat, broadly shaped wood cockroach from the southeastern United States. Females have a wider body than most Parcoblatta species.
Did You Know?
Its unusually broad and flat body shape allows it to squeeze into extremely narrow crevices under bark.
Magnetic Termite
Builds tall wedge-shaped mounds precisely oriented on a north-south axis to regulate internal temperature. The flat sides face east-west to warm in the morning and cool in the afternoon.
Did You Know?
Every magnetic termite mound in northern Australia points the same direction — perfectly north-south like compass needles, to regulate internal temperature throughout the day.