Magnetic Termite vs Bark Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Magnetic Termite | Bark Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amitermes meridionalis | Laxta granicollis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Magnetic Termite
Builds tall wedge-shaped mounds precisely oriented on a north-south axis to regulate internal temperature. The flat sides face east-west to warm in the morning and cool in the afternoon.
Did You Know?
Every magnetic termite mound in northern Australia points the same direction — perfectly north-south like compass needles, to regulate internal temperature throughout the day.
Bark Cockroach
A flat oval cockroach that lives exclusively under eucalyptus bark.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into bark crevices just one millimeter wide.