Giant Lobster Cockroach vs Dampwood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Lobster Cockroach | Dampwood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henschoutedenia flexivitta | Zootermopsis angusticollis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Archotermopsidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 15-20 mm including wings |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and West Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Lobster Cockroach
A large African cockroach with a broad, flattened body. It has distinctive banded markings across its wings.
Did You Know?
It gets its lobster name from its broad, flattened body shape and reddish-brown coloring.
Dampwood Termite
A large termite species that infests damp and decaying wood in forests of western North America. Its soldiers have large, dark heads with powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Dampwood termites are among the largest termite species in North America and can produce soldiers with heads so large they cannot feed themselves.