Indian White Termite vs Cane Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian White Termite | Cane Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontotermes horni | Methana marginalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Gardens |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian White Termite
A fungus-cultivating termite common in the forests and agricultural areas of the Indian subcontinent. Colonies build subterranean nests with fungus gardens. Workers are pale white and forage beneath covered runways on the soil surface.
Did You Know?
The Termitomyces mushrooms that fruit from this species' fungus gardens are among the largest edible mushrooms in the world, with caps up to 1 meter wide.
Cane Cockroach
A dark brown native cockroach commonly found in cane fields and tropical gardens. It has a distinctive pale margin along the edges of its pronotum.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it is a native Australian species and not an agricultural pest.