Pill Cockroach vs Malagasy Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pill Cockroach | Malagasy Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Perisphaerus pygmaeus | Cryptotermes kirbyi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Pill Cockroach
A tiny cockroach that rolls into a perfect ball like a pillbug when threatened.
Did You Know?
Nymphs cling to the mother and feed on secretions from her body surface.
Malagasy Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite that forms compact colonies inside dead branches and timber. Soldiers have distinctive phragmotic heads used to block tunnel entrances.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their heavily armored, plug-shaped heads as living barricades to block gallery entrances against invading ants.