Indian Domino Cockroach vs Globe Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Domino Cockroach | Globe Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Therea regularis | Globitermes sulphureus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Corydiidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 25-30mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Domino Cockroach
A striking wingless cockroach with bold white spots on a jet-black body resembling domino tiles. Nymphs burrow in soil while adults live on the surface. It mimics toxic ground beetles for protection.
Did You Know?
Its bold black-and-white pattern mimics toxic ground beetles in the genus Anthia, deterring predators.
Globe Termite
A Southeast Asian termite with soldiers that practice autothysis, or suicidal self-destruction. When threatened, soldiers contract their abdominal muscles to rupture their body wall, releasing a yellow, sticky secretion that entangles attackers. Colonies build small carton nests.
Did You Know?
Soldiers literally explode when attacked, rupturing a gland filled with toxic yellow liquid that solidifies into a sticky trap, sacrificing themselves for the colony.