Lord Howe Island Cockroach vs Philippine Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Island Cockroach | Philippine Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panesthia lata | Coptotermes vastator |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Philippines |
| 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.
Philippine Milk Termite
The most destructive termite species in the Philippines, causing severe damage to buildings, trees, and crops. Colonies can be enormous with millions of workers. Soldiers produce a white, milky defensive secretion from the frontal gland.
Did You Know?
This species is so destructive in the Philippines that entire coconut plantations have been devastated, leading to major government-funded control programs.