Drywood Termite vs Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Drywood Termite | Pale-bordered Field Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes brevis | Pseudomops septentrionalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, South America, Central America, Africa, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Drywood Termite
A small termite that lives entirely within dry wood without needing contact with soil. It forms small colonies inside furniture, structural timbers, and dead branches.
Did You Know?
Drywood termites produce distinctive hexagonal fecal pellets that they kick out of tiny holes in wood, often the first sign of their presence.
Pale-bordered Field Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach with a distinctive pale border around its dark pronotum. It is an active daytime flier unlike most cockroaches. It feeds on pollen and decomposing vegetation.
Did You Know?
Unlike most cockroaches, it is diurnal and can be seen actively flying in sunny fields during the day.