Powder Post Termite vs Smokybrown Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Powder Post Termite | Smokybrown Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes primus | Periplaneta fuliginosa |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 25-38 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern and eastern Australia | Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Powder Post Termite
An Australian drywood termite that infests dry structural timber in buildings across tropical and subtropical regions. Colonies are small and produce fine frass pellets that are ejected from the wood. The species rarely requires soil contact.
Did You Know?
Infestations often go unnoticed for years until structural timber is so weakened that it collapses, because workers consume wood from the inside out.
Smokybrown Cockroach
A uniformly dark mahogany-brown cockroach that is an excellent flier and strongly attracted to lights at night. It requires high humidity to survive.
Did You Know?
Smokybrown cockroaches are strong fliers attracted to light and are frequently found buzzing around porch lights on warm summer evenings.