Virginia Wood Cockroach vs Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Virginia Wood Cockroach | Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parcoblatta virginica | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Virginia Wood Cockroach
A woodland cockroach native to the eastern United States. It is closely related to the Pennsylvania wood cockroach but slightly smaller.
Did You Know?
It plays an important role in forest ecosystems by breaking down leaf litter and recycling nutrients.
Milk Termite
A large subterranean termite from tropical Australia with two distinct soldier sizes. Major soldiers have large mandibles while minor soldiers are smaller.
Did You Know?
It gets its common name from the milky white secretion that soldiers exude when the colony is disturbed.