Field Cockroach vs Javanese Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Field Cockroach | Javanese Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blattella vaga | Schedorhinotermes javanicus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Field Cockroach
A small cockroach similar to the German cockroach but with a dark face. It lives outdoors in irrigated areas of the southwestern United States.
Did You Know?
Its dark facial markings are the easiest way to distinguish it from the indoor-dwelling German cockroach.
Javanese Subterranean Termite
A subterranean termite found throughout Southeast Asia with a distinctive dimorphic soldier caste consisting of both major and minor soldiers. Major soldiers have large, sickle-shaped mandibles while minor soldiers have smaller heads. Colonies nest in soil and dead wood.
Did You Know?
The two distinct soldier types work cooperatively in defense, with minor soldiers forming a fast-response first line while major soldiers deliver powerful crushing bites.