Southeastern Drywood Termite vs Grandidier's Hissing Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southeastern Drywood Termite | Grandidier's Hissing Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes snyderi | Gromphadorhina grandidieri |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 7–11 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Madagascar |
| 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.
Did You Know?
Swarms are attracted to lights at night, and finding shed wings on windowsills is often the first sign of infestation.
Grandidier's Hissing Cockroach
A robust hissing cockroach endemic to Madagascar with a dark brown body. Smaller than the common hissing cockroach but equally vocal.
Did You Know?
Males use their large pronotal horns to ram opponents during territorial battles.