Cape Mountain Cockroach vs Dark Southern Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cape Mountain Cockroach | Dark Southern Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aptera fusca | Cryptotermes cavifrons |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South Africa (Western Cape) | Southeastern United States, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Cape Mountain Cockroach
A large, wingless cockroach endemic to the mountains of South Africa. It lives in fynbos vegetation and rocky outcrops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few cockroach species adapted to cool mountain climates and is completely wingless.
Dark Southern Drywood Termite
A native drywood termite of the southeastern United States and Caribbean. They infest hardwoods and are commonly found in dead tree branches and stumps.
Did You Know?
Their soldiers use their uniquely roughened heads to block gallery entrances with a sandpaper-like grip.