Giant Lobster Cockroach vs Indian White Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Lobster Cockroach | Indian White Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henschoutedenia flexivitta | Odontotermes horni |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 50-65 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central and West Africa | India, Sri Lanka |
| 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.
Indian White Termite
A fungus-cultivating termite common in the forests and agricultural areas of the Indian subcontinent. Colonies build subterranean nests with fungus gardens. Workers are pale white and forage beneath covered runways on the soil surface.
Did You Know?
The Termitomyces mushrooms that fruit from this species' fungus gardens are among the largest edible mushrooms in the world, with caps up to 1 meter wide.