Malaccensis Fungus Termite vs Boll's Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaccensis Fungus Termite | Boll's Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotermes malaccensis | Parcoblatta bolliana |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 5-14 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo | Texas and the south-central United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Malaccensis Fungus Termite
A large mound-building fungus termite found in the rainforests of peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Colonies construct prominent earthen mounds up to 2 meters tall on the forest floor. Workers are dimorphic with major and minor size classes.
Did You Know?
The mounds serve as critical habitat for many other species, including snakes, geckos, and beetles that nest in the stable temperature and humidity of the termite mound.
Boll's Wood Cockroach
A small native wood cockroach from the south-central United States. It lives under bark and in rotting logs in wooded areas.
Did You Know?
It was named after the naturalist Jacob Boll, a Swiss-American who collected insects in Texas in the 1870s.