Western Drywood Termite vs Rhinoceros Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Drywood Termite | Rhinoceros Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes minor | Macropanesthia rothi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 4-11 mm | 50-60mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Western United States, Northern Mexico | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Rhinoceros Cockroach
A large burrowing cockroach related to the giant burrowing cockroach but with a more northern distribution. It is wingless and lives in deep soil burrows. It feeds on leaf litter pulled underground.
Did You Know?
It digs permanent burrows up to a meter deep and emerges only at night to drag fallen leaves underground.