Processional Termite vs Broad Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Processional Termite | Broad Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hospitalitermes medioflavus | Parcoblatta lata |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 13-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Processional Termite
An open-trail foraging termite found in Borneo's rainforests that travels in long exposed columns through the forest. Workers carry balls of lichen and soil in their mandibles back to the nest. The species is notable for its bold, exposed foraging behavior.
Did You Know?
Workers carry a conspicuous ball of food material on their heads during the return march, making the foraging columns look like miniature processions.
Broad Wood Cockroach
A distinctive flat, broadly shaped wood cockroach from the southeastern United States. Females have a wider body than most Parcoblatta species.
Did You Know?
Its unusually broad and flat body shape allows it to squeeze into extremely narrow crevices under bark.