Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite vs Small Yellow Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite | Small Yellow Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes dudleyi | Cariblatta lutea |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Ectobiidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Small Yellow Cockroach
A tiny pale yellowish cockroach found in the southeastern United States. It lives in leaf litter and is rarely encountered indoors.
Did You Know?
At only 5 mm long, it is one of the smallest cockroach species in North America.