Brown-Banded Cockroach vs Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown-Banded Cockroach | Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Supella longipalpa | Incisitermes minor |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 4-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Africa, Asia | Western United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
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.