Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach vs Nevada Dampwood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat-horned Hissing Cockroach | Nevada Dampwood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeluropoda insignis | Zootermopsis nevadensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Archotermopsidae |
| Size | 45-65 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Western United States, from Montana to California |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Nevada Dampwood Termite
A large dampwood termite found in mountainous regions of western North America. Colonies inhabit moist, decaying wood of coniferous and deciduous trees. The species is notable for its primitive social organization and flexible caste determination.
Did You Know?
Individuals in this species can change between worker and soldier castes depending on colony needs, showing remarkable developmental flexibility.