Emerald Cockroach vs Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Emerald Cockroach | Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoglomeris magnifica | Sphaerotermes sphaerothorax |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 20-25mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Central Africa, Congo Basin |
| 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.
Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite
An African fungus-growing termite with a unique fungus cultivation strategy. Unlike other fungiculturists that grow Termitomyces, this species cultivates a different lineage of fungus. Colonies build subterranean nests in tropical forest soils.
Did You Know?
This is the only termite genus known to independently evolved fungus farming using a different fungal partner than the widespread Termitomyces association.