Giant Northern Termite vs Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Northern Termite | Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mastotermes darwiniensis | Gromphadorhina oblongonota |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Mastotermitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 10-15mm | 50-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giant Northern Termite
The most primitive living termite and the only surviving member of its family. It retains many cockroach-like features including laying eggs in cockroach-like oothecae. It is extremely destructive to timber.
Did You Know?
It is a living fossil, the most primitive termite alive, retaining cockroach-like features that link termites to their ancestors.
Wide-horned Hissing Cockroach
A large Madagascan hissing cockroach with prominent wide pronotal bumps. It is often confused with G. portentosa but has a different horn shape.
Did You Know?
Each individual produces a unique hiss pattern that other cockroaches can distinguish.