Uhler's Wood Cockroach vs Giant Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Uhler's Wood Cockroach | Giant Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta uhleriana | Macrognathotermes sunteri |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | Workers 6-8 mm; soldiers up to 12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Uhler's Wood Cockroach
A medium-sized native wood cockroach found in the eastern United States. Males are strong fliers while females are brachypterous.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Philip Reese Uhler, who studied Hemiptera and other insect orders in the 1800s.
Giant Termite
One of Australia's largest termite species with soldiers bearing massive curved mandibles. It builds large dome-shaped mounds in tropical woodland.
Did You Know?
Its soldiers have such powerful jaws they can draw blood if they bite a human finger.