Protermes Inquiline Termite vs Discoid Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Protermes Inquiline Termite | Discoid Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protermes prorepens | Blaberus discoidalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 35-45mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Protermes Inquiline Termite
A small inquiline termite that lives within the mounds of larger fungus-growing termite species in Africa. Colonies are tiny and discrete, occupying small chambers within the walls of the host mound. Workers feed on fungal material.
Did You Know?
Inquiline termites like this species are the cuckoos of the termite world, sneaking into other species' elaborate mounds to exploit their resources.
Discoid Cockroach
A large flat cockroach with a distinctive discoid body shape and a dark chevron pattern on its pale pronotum. Adults have full wings but rarely fly. It is a common laboratory and feeder insect.
Did You Know?
It is widely used in scientific research on insect locomotion because of its consistent running behavior on treadmills.