Protermes Inquiline Termite vs Wahlberg's Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Protermes Inquiline Termite | Wahlberg's Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protermes prorepens | Deropeltis wahlbergi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Southern Africa (South Africa, Mozambique) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Wahlberg's Cockroach
A medium-sized black cockroach with orange wing margins found in southern Africa. It is named after the Swedish naturalist Johan August Wahlberg.
Did You Know?
It curls up defensively like a pillbug when handled, a behavior unusual among cockroaches.