Surat Cockroach vs Grenada Tree Termite

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Surat Cockroach Grenada Tree Termite
Scientific Name Periplaneta indica Nasutitermes costalis
Order Blattodea Blattodea
Family Blattidae Termitidae
Size 22-30 mm 5-8 mm workers
Habitat Gardens Woodlands
Diet Omnivores Wood Feeders
Regions India, Sri Lanka Grenada, Caribbean
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.

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Did You Know?

It is particularly abundant in the monsoon season when increased humidity drives it indoors.

Grenada Tree Termite

A common tree-nesting termite found across the Caribbean. It builds large dark carton nests on tree trunks and branches.

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Did You Know?

Soldier termites squirt a sticky chemical from a nozzle-shaped head to immobilize attackers.