Cave Cockroach vs Southeastern Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cave Cockroach | Southeastern Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nocticola australiensis | Incisitermes snyderi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Nocticolidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 7–11 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Underground |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Cave Cockroach
A tiny eyeless cockroach adapted to permanent darkness in limestone caves.
Did You Know?
It is completely depigmented and has elongated antennae for navigating in darkness.
Southeastern Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in the southeastern United States that infests structural timber. Colonies are small but can persist for decades undetected.
Did You Know?
Swarms are attracted to lights at night, and finding shed wings on windowsills is often the first sign of infestation.