Milk Termite vs Giant Lobster Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Milk Termite | Giant Lobster Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus | Henschoutedenia flexivitta |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Australia | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Milk Termite
A large subterranean termite from tropical Australia with two distinct soldier sizes. Major soldiers have large mandibles while minor soldiers are smaller.
Did You Know?
It gets its common name from the milky white secretion that soldiers exude when the colony is disturbed.
Giant Lobster Cockroach
A large African cockroach with a broad, flattened body. It has distinctive banded markings across its wings.
Did You Know?
It gets its lobster name from its broad, flattened body shape and reddish-brown coloring.