South American Tree Termite vs Cuban Burrowing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Tree Termite | Cuban Burrowing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes similis | Byrsotria fumigata |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | Cuba, Caribbean |
| 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.
Cuban Burrowing Cockroach
A stocky burrowing cockroach native to Cuba. It spends most of its life underground in tropical soils.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it emits a strong musty odor from defensive glands as a deterrent to predators.