Cuban Burrowing Cockroach vs Giant Northern Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Burrowing Cockroach | Giant Northern Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Byrsotria fumigata | Mastotermes darwiniensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Mastotermitidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Burrowing Cockroach
A stocky burrowing cockroach native to Cuba. It spends most of its life underground in tropical soils.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it emits a strong musty odor from defensive glands as a deterrent to predators.
Giant Northern Termite
The most primitive living termite and the only surviving member of its family. It retains many cockroach-like features including laying eggs in cockroach-like oothecae. It is extremely destructive to timber.
Did You Know?
It is a living fossil, the most primitive termite alive, retaining cockroach-like features that link termites to their ancestors.