Florida Woods Cockroach vs Trinervitermes Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Woods Cockroach | Trinervitermes Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurycotis floridana | Trinervitermes trinervoides |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Florida Woods Cockroach
A large, slow-moving, nearly wingless cockroach native to the southeastern United States. It is commonly known as the palmetto bug or stinking cockroach.
Did You Know?
When threatened, the Florida woods cockroach sprays a noxious, foul-smelling chemical from glands beneath its abdomen that can temporarily stain skin.
Trinervitermes Nasute Termite
A grass-harvesting nasute termite of southern Africa that builds small dome-shaped mounds in grasslands. Soldiers have pointed snouts that spray toxic chemicals at enemies.
Did You Know?
Their pointed-nosed soldiers shoot a sticky, toxic chemical secretion that entangles and poisons attacking ants.