Florida Drywood Termite vs Orange-spotted Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Drywood Termite | Orange-spotted Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calcaritermes nearcticus | Eublaberus distanti |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States (Florida, coastal Southeast) | Trinidad, Venezuela, northern South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Florida Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite native to the southeastern United States. Soldiers have distinctive calcar-like projections on their tibiae.
Did You Know?
Its tibial spurs (calcars) give the genus its name and are used in defense alongside its mandibles.
Orange-spotted Cockroach
A large cockroach with distinctive orange spots on a dark body. It inhabits caves and forest floors in South America.
Did You Know?
It is commonly known as the six-spotted cockroach due to the pattern of orange markings on its thorax.