Turneri Carton Termite vs Chrome Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turneri Carton Termite | Chrome Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcerotermes turneri | Gyna caffrorum |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Northern and eastern Australia | South Africa, Mozambique |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Turneri Carton Termite
An Australian arboreal termite that builds small, round carton nests on the trunks of eucalyptus trees. Colonies are small to medium-sized. Workers consume weathered and partially decayed wood.
Did You Know?
The nests are surprisingly hard and durable, persisting on trees for years after the colony has vacated, and are sometimes used by other insects as shelter.
Chrome Cockroach
A small cockroach with a uniquely translucent, chrome-like pronotum. Nymphs are dark and burrowing while adults are agile fliers.
Did You Know?
The see-through pronotum of the adult gives it a chrome or glass-like appearance unique among cockroaches.