Surat Cockroach vs Globe-nosed Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Surat Cockroach | Globe-nosed Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Periplaneta indica | Nasutitermes nigriceps |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Blattidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka | Central America, northern South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Surat Cockroach
A medium-sized cockroach native to the Indian subcontinent. It has a dark brown body and is commonly found in buildings.
Did You Know?
It is particularly abundant in the monsoon season when increased humidity drives it indoors.
Globe-nosed Nasute Termite
A tree-nesting nasute termite from Central and South America that builds dark carton nests high in trees. Soldiers have a bulbous nasus for spraying chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
Its arboreal nests can house over 100,000 individuals and are connected to foraging sites by covered runways on tree bark.