African Jewel Beetle vs Florida Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Jewel Beetle | Florida Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sternocera orissa | Calcaritermes nearcticus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Buprestidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia) | Southeastern United States (Florida, coastal Southeast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
African Jewel Beetle
A large metallic green and gold jewel beetle with textured elytra. Adults are found on acacia and other savanna trees.
Did You Know?
Their wing cases have been used for centuries in traditional African and Asian jewelry and textile decoration.
Florida Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite native to the southeastern United States. Soldiers have distinctive calcar-like projections on their tibiae.
Did You Know?
Its tibial spurs (calcars) give the genus its name and are used in defense alongside its mandibles.