Queensland Cathedral Termite vs Boll's Wood Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Queensland Cathedral Termite | Boll's Wood Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes magnus | Parcoblatta bolliana |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Tropical Queensland, Australia | Texas and the south-central United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Queensland Cathedral Termite
A large Australian nasute termite that constructs impressive cathedral-like mounds in tropical Queensland. Mounds are tall and narrow with multiple turrets and spires. Colonies can persist for many decades.
Did You Know?
The cathedral mounds of this species are some of the most architecturally ornate in Australia, with elaborate buttresses and turrets.
Boll's Wood Cockroach
A small native wood cockroach from the south-central United States. It lives under bark and in rotting logs in wooded areas.
Did You Know?
It was named after the naturalist Jacob Boll, a Swiss-American who collected insects in Texas in the 1870s.