Sand Cockroach vs Malaysian Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Cockroach | Malaysian Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Arenivaga investigata | Coptotermes curvignathus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Corydiidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Malaysia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sand Cockroach
A desert cockroach that extracts water vapor from moist sand through special mouthparts.
Did You Know?
It can absorb atmospheric water vapor at humidities as low as 83 percent.
Malaysian Subterranean Termite
An aggressive subterranean termite that attacks living trees and wooden structures in Southeast Asia. Soldiers have distinctly curved mandibles.
Did You Know?
It is a major pest of rubber and oil palm plantations, attacking healthy living trees from below ground.