Emerald Cockroach vs African Harvester Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Cockroach | African Harvester Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoglomeris magnifica | Microhodotermes viator |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Hodotermitidae |
| Size | 20-25mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Emerald Cockroach
A stunning cockroach with brilliant metallic emerald-green coloring. It is one of the most beautiful cockroach species in the world. It rolls into a ball like a pill bug when threatened.
Did You Know?
It can curl into a perfect ball like an armadillo, and its emerald green sheen rivals the beauty of any jewel beetle.
African Harvester Termite
A harvester termite found in the fynbos and semi-arid regions of the Western Cape in South Africa. Workers have pigmented eyes and forage on the surface for grass and plant material. Colonies build subterranean nests with extensive tunnel systems.
Did You Know?
This species creates 'heuweltjies' (small mounds) in the fynbos landscape that are visible in satellite imagery and may persist for thousands of years.