Lord Howe Island Cockroach vs Indian White Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Island Cockroach | Indian White Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panesthia lata | Odontotermes horni |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | India, Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Lord Howe Island Cockroach
A large wingless wood cockroach endemic to Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea. It is closely related to mainland Australian Panesthia species.
Did You Know?
It is found nowhere else on Earth except the tiny World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island.
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.