Broad Wood Cockroach vs Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad Wood Cockroach | Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta lata | Incisitermes minor |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 13-18 mm | 4-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Western United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Western Drywood Termite
A common drywood termite of the western United States that infests structural timbers and furniture. Unlike subterranean species, they require no soil contact.
Did You Know?
Their dry fecal pellets, pushed out of tiny kick-out holes, are often the first visible sign of an infestation.