Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach vs Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta pensylvanica | Cryptotermes dudleyi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
A native North American cockroach that lives outdoors in forests and woodlands. Males are strong fliers attracted to lights, while females are nearly wingless.
Did You Know?
Unlike pest cockroaches, wood roaches do not infest homes and will actually die within a few days if trapped indoors due to insufficient humidity.
Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
A pantropical drywood termite that infests dead wood and structural timber. Soldiers have a distinctive rough, phragmotic head used to block nest tunnels.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their plug-shaped heads to physically block tunnel entrances, preventing ant invasions.