Cathedral Termite vs Discoid Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cathedral Termite | Discoid Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes triodiae | Blaberus discoidalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 35-45mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cathedral Termite
Builds enormous mound structures up to 8 meters tall — the tallest structures relative to builder size of any animal. Mounds have sophisticated ventilation and temperature regulation.
Did You Know?
Proportionally, termite mounds are the tallest structures built by any animal — if humans built at the same scale, our buildings would be over 1.5 km tall.
Discoid Cockroach
A large flat cockroach with a distinctive discoid body shape and a dark chevron pattern on its pale pronotum. Adults have full wings but rarely fly. It is a common laboratory and feeder insect.
Did You Know?
It is widely used in scientific research on insect locomotion because of its consistent running behavior on treadmills.