Malagasy Mound-building Termite vs Grandidier's Hissing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Mound-building Termite | Grandidier's Hissing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcerotermes subtilis | Gromphadorhina grandidieri |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Malagasy Mound-building Termite
A small termite species that constructs conspicuous carton mounds on tree trunks or the ground. Workers are pale and soft-bodied with darkened head capsules.
Did You Know?
Its dark carton mounds are made from a mixture of soil, chewed wood, and fecal material cemented together, and they can persist for years even after the colony dies.
Grandidier's Hissing Cockroach
A robust hissing cockroach endemic to Madagascar with a dark brown body. Smaller than the common hissing cockroach but equally vocal.
Did You Know?
Males use their large pronotal horns to ram opponents during territorial battles.