Broad Wood Cockroach vs Nevada Dampwood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Wood Cockroach | Nevada Dampwood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta lata | Zootermopsis nevadensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Archotermopsidae |
| Size | 13-18 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Western United States, from Montana to California |
| 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.
Nevada Dampwood Termite
A large dampwood termite found in mountainous regions of western North America. Colonies inhabit moist, decaying wood of coniferous and deciduous trees. The species is notable for its primitive social organization and flexible caste determination.
Did You Know?
Individuals in this species can change between worker and soldier castes depending on colony needs, showing remarkable developmental flexibility.