Grenada Tree Termite vs Orange-spotted Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grenada Tree Termite | Orange-spotted Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes costalis | Eublaberus distanti |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm workers | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Grenada, Caribbean | Trinidad, Venezuela, northern South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Grenada Tree Termite
A common tree-nesting termite found across the Caribbean. It builds large dark carton nests on tree trunks and branches.
Did You Know?
Soldier termites squirt a sticky chemical from a nozzle-shaped head to immobilize attackers.
Orange-spotted Cockroach
A large cockroach with distinctive orange spots on a dark body. It inhabits caves and forest floors in South America.
Did You Know?
It is commonly known as the six-spotted cockroach due to the pattern of orange markings on its thorax.