Harlequin Cockroach vs Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harlequin Cockroach | Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neostylopyga rhombifolia | Incisitermes minor |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 25-30 mm | 4-11 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Hawaii, Mexico | Western United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Harlequin Cockroach
A strikingly patterned cockroach with dark brown and yellow markings on its body. It is a peridomestic species found in tropical Asia and has spread to warm urban areas.
Did You Know?
Its bold geometric color pattern makes it one of the most visually distinctive household cockroach species.
Western Drywood Termite
A common drywood termite of the western United States that infests structural timbers and furniture. Unlike subterranean species, they require no soil contact.
Did You Know?
Their dry fecal pellets, pushed out of tiny kick-out holes, are often the first visible sign of an infestation.