Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite vs Madeira Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite | Madeira Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes dudleyi | Leucophaea maderae |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 40-50mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) | Africa, South America, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
A pantropical drywood termite that infests dead wood and structural timber. Soldiers have a distinctive rough, phragmotic head used to block nest tunnels.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their plug-shaped heads to physically block tunnel entrances, preventing ant invasions.
Madeira Cockroach
A large pale brown cockroach that emits a foul-smelling liquid when disturbed. It cannot climb smooth surfaces. Originally from West Africa, it has become established in tropical regions worldwide.
Did You Know?
It sprays a noxious defensive liquid from abdominal glands that smells terrible and stains skin.