Smokybrown Cockroach vs Conehead Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Smokybrown Cockroach | Conehead Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta fuliginosa | Nasutitermes ephratae |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 25-38 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, North America | Central America, Northern South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Smokybrown Cockroach
A uniformly dark mahogany-brown cockroach that is an excellent flier and strongly attracted to lights at night. It requires high humidity to survive.
Did You Know?
Smokybrown cockroaches are strong fliers attracted to light and are frequently found buzzing around porch lights on warm summer evenings.
Conehead Termite
A nasute termite of Central America that builds conspicuous dark nests on tree trunks. Soldiers have elongated cone-shaped heads used to spray chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
An invasive population discovered in Florida in 2001 prompted a multimillion-dollar eradication campaign due to their destructive foraging.