Lord Howe Island Cockroach vs Turneri Carton Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lord Howe Island Cockroach | Turneri Carton Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panesthia lata | Microcerotermes turneri |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Northern and eastern Australia |
| 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.
Turneri Carton Termite
An Australian arboreal termite that builds small, round carton nests on the trunks of eucalyptus trees. Colonies are small to medium-sized. Workers consume weathered and partially decayed wood.
Did You Know?
The nests are surprisingly hard and durable, persisting on trees for years after the colony has vacated, and are sometimes used by other insects as shelter.