Dampwood Termite vs Chrome Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dampwood Termite | Chrome Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zootermopsis angusticollis | Gyna caffrorum |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Archotermopsidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm including wings | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | South Africa, Mozambique |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dampwood Termite
A large termite species that infests damp and decaying wood in forests of western North America. Its soldiers have large, dark heads with powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Dampwood termites are among the largest termite species in North America and can produce soldiers with heads so large they cannot feed themselves.
Chrome Cockroach
A small cockroach with a uniquely translucent, chrome-like pronotum. Nymphs are dark and burrowing while adults are agile fliers.
Did You Know?
The see-through pronotum of the adult gives it a chrome or glass-like appearance unique among cockroaches.