Globe-nosed Nasute Termite vs Small Yellow Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globe-nosed Nasute Termite | Small Yellow Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes nigriceps | Cariblatta lutea |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Globe-nosed Nasute Termite
A tree-nesting nasute termite from Central and South America that builds dark carton nests high in trees. Soldiers have a bulbous nasus for spraying chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
Its arboreal nests can house over 100,000 individuals and are connected to foraging sites by covered runways on tree bark.
Small Yellow Cockroach
A tiny pale yellowish cockroach found in the southeastern United States. It lives in leaf litter and is rarely encountered indoors.
Did You Know?
At only 5 mm long, it is one of the smallest cockroach species in North America.