Madagascar Termite vs Bioluminescent Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Termite | Bioluminescent Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes truncatus | Lucihormetica verrucosa |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm (workers); 5-9 mm (soldiers) | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Madagascar Termite
A subterranean termite with soft, pale workers and dark-headed soldiers that have elongated, rounded heads equipped with a frontal pore for secreting defensive fluids.
Did You Know?
Soldiers defend the colony by squirting a sticky, irritating fluid from a gland on their head, entangling attackers like ants.
Bioluminescent Cockroach
A cockroach with two glowing spots on its pronotum that mimic toxic click beetles.
Did You Know?
Its bioluminescence is thought to be Batesian mimicry of toxic Pyrophorus beetles.