Wood Cockroach vs Madagascar Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wood Cockroach | Madagascar Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectobius lapponicus | Coptotermes truncatus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Ectobiidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 4-8 mm (workers); 5-9 mm (soldiers) |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wood Cockroach
A small outdoor cockroach that lives in European leaf litter and never enters buildings.
Did You Know?
Unlike pest species it avoids human habitation and cannot survive indoors.
Madagascar Termite
A subterranean termite with soft, pale workers and dark-headed soldiers that have elongated, rounded heads equipped with a frontal pore for secreting defensive fluids.
Did You Know?
Soldiers defend the colony by squirting a sticky, irritating fluid from a gland on their head, entangling attackers like ants.