Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach vs Dark Southern Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach | Dark Southern Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeluropoda insignis | Reticulitermes virginicus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach
A Madagascan cockroach with broad, flattened horns on the pronotum. It lives under bark and in rotting wood on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Its flattened body allows it to squeeze into tight crevices under tree bark.
Dark Southern Subterranean Termite
A common subterranean termite in the southeastern United States. It is smaller and less destructive than the eastern subterranean termite but still causes significant damage.
Did You Know?
It often coexists with the eastern subterranean termite, with both species found in the same logs.