Brown-Banded Cockroach vs Malaccensis Fungus Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown-Banded Cockroach | Malaccensis Fungus Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Supella longipalpa | Macrotermes malaccensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Africa, Asia | Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown-Banded Cockroach
A small cockroach with two distinctive light brown bands across its wings and abdomen. Unlike most cockroach pests, it prefers warm, dry locations high on walls.
Did You Know?
Brown-banded cockroaches are unique among indoor pest species in preferring warm, dry areas like behind electronics rather than the moist kitchens and bathrooms other species favor.
Malaccensis Fungus Termite
A large mound-building fungus termite found in the rainforests of peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Colonies construct prominent earthen mounds up to 2 meters tall on the forest floor. Workers are dimorphic with major and minor size classes.
Did You Know?
The mounds serve as critical habitat for many other species, including snakes, geckos, and beetles that nest in the stable temperature and humidity of the termite mound.