Long-nosed Termite vs Orange-spotted Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-nosed Termite | Orange-spotted Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes longinasus | Eublaberus distanti |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 45-55 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America | Trinidad, Venezuela, northern South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Long-nosed Termite
A nasute termite from Central and South American rainforests that builds carton nests on trees. Soldiers have an exceptionally elongated nasute snout for projecting defensive chemicals. Workers collect decomposing plant material from the forest floor.
Did You Know?
The elongated nozzle of the soldier allows it to spray defensive secretions with remarkable accuracy over distances of several centimeters.
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.