Rhinoceros Cockroach vs Grenada Tree Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rhinoceros Cockroach | Grenada Tree Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macropanesthia rothi | Nasutitermes costalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blaberidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 50-60mm | 5-8 mm workers |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Grenada, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Rhinoceros Cockroach
A large burrowing cockroach related to the giant burrowing cockroach but with a more northern distribution. It is wingless and lives in deep soil burrows. It feeds on leaf litter pulled underground.
Did You Know?
It digs permanent burrows up to a meter deep and emerges only at night to drag fallen leaves underground.
Grenada Tree Termite
A common tree-nesting termite found across the Caribbean. It builds large dark carton nests on tree trunks and branches.
Did You Know?
Soldier termites squirt a sticky chemical from a nozzle-shaped head to immobilize attackers.