Western Drywood Termite vs Giant Lobster Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Drywood Termite | Giant Lobster Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes minor | Henschoutedenia flexivitta |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 4-11 mm | 50-65 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States, Northern Mexico | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Western Drywood Termite
A common drywood termite of the western United States that infests structural timbers and furniture. Unlike subterranean species, they require no soil contact.
Did You Know?
Their dry fecal pellets, pushed out of tiny kick-out holes, are often the first visible sign of an infestation.
Giant Lobster Cockroach
A large African cockroach with a broad, flattened body. It has distinctive banded markings across its wings.
Did You Know?
It gets its lobster name from its broad, flattened body shape and reddish-brown coloring.