Southeastern Drywood Termite vs Centurion Cockroach

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Southeastern Drywood Termite Centurion Cockroach
Scientific Name Incisitermes snyderi Gyna centurio
Order Blattodea Blattodea
Family Kalotermitidae Blaberidae
Size 7–11 mm 25-35 mm
Habitat Underground Forests
Diet Wood Feeders Fruit Feeders
Regions Southeastern United States Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon)
Conservation Not Evaluated Not Evaluated

Southeastern Drywood Termite

A drywood termite found in the southeastern United States that infests structural timber. Colonies are small but can persist for decades undetected.

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Did You Know?

Swarms are attracted to lights at night, and finding shed wings on windowsills is often the first sign of infestation.

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.

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Did You Know?

Its centurion name comes from the Roman helmet-shaped marking on its pronotum.