Orange-spotted Cockroach vs Philippine Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange-spotted Cockroach | Philippine Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eublaberus distanti | Coptotermes vastator |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 45-55 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Trinidad, Venezuela, northern South America | Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Orange-spotted Cockroach
A large cockroach with distinctive orange spots on a dark body. It inhabits caves and forest floors in South America.
Did You Know?
It is commonly known as the six-spotted cockroach due to the pattern of orange markings on its thorax.
Philippine Milk Termite
The most destructive termite species in the Philippines, causing severe damage to buildings, trees, and crops. Colonies can be enormous with millions of workers. Soldiers produce a white, milky defensive secretion from the frontal gland.
Did You Know?
This species is so destructive in the Philippines that entire coconut plantations have been devastated, leading to major government-funded control programs.