Pacific Dampwood Termite vs Boll's Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Dampwood Termite | Boll's Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zootermopsis laticeps | Parcoblatta bolliana |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Archotermopsidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 12-18mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Texas and the south-central United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pacific Dampwood Termite
A large termite with soldiers that have broad flattened heads and strong mandibles. It inhabits damp rotting wood in forests. Colonies are relatively small, typically under 4,000 individuals.
Did You Know?
Soldiers vibrate their heads against tunnel walls to create alarm signals that warn the colony of danger.
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.