Conehead Termite vs Giant Cave Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conehead Termite | Giant Cave Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes ephratae | Blaberus giganteus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 65-100 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America, Caribbean | Central America, northern South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Conehead Termite
A nasute termite of Central America that builds conspicuous dark nests on tree trunks. Soldiers have elongated cone-shaped heads used to spray chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
An invasive population discovered in Florida in 2001 prompted a multimillion-dollar eradication campaign due to their destructive foraging.
Giant Cave Cockroach
One of the world's largest cockroach species, with a wingspan reaching 15 cm. It inhabits caves and dark forest environments in Central and South America.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the Brazilian cockroach and is among the longest-bodied cockroach species in the world.