Insect
Termite
The colony-building recycler of dead wood
Order Blattodea
Blattodea is a taxonomic order in the class Insecta. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Termite and Cockroach. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Blattodea species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Termite Isoptera | 0 g | 1 cm | 0 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, South America, North America, Oceania | Least Concern |
| Cockroach Blattodea | 1 g | 3 cm | 5 km/h | 1 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
