South American Tree Termite vs Centurion Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Tree Termite | Centurion Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes similis | Gyna centurio |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
South American Tree Termite
A common Neotropical nasute termite building carton nests on trees throughout South American forests. Colonies are moderately large with well-organized soldier defense. Workers forage along covered galleries on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Multiple carton nests of this species in a single tree can be interconnected by covered highways running along branches, forming a super-colony network.
Centurion Cockroach
A colorful African cockroach with orange and brown markings on its pronotum. It is named for the helmet-like appearance of its thorax.
Did You Know?
Its centurion name comes from the Roman helmet-shaped marking on its pronotum.