Centurion Cockroach vs Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Centurion Cockroach | Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyna centurio | Incisitermes minor |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 4-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon) | Western United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Centurion Cockroach
A colorful African cockroach with orange and brown markings on its pronotum. It is named for the helmet-like appearance of its thorax.
Did You Know?
Its centurion name comes from the Roman helmet-shaped marking on its pronotum.
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.