African Nasute Mound Termite vs Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Nasute Mound Termite | Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes latifrons | Jurinia frontalis |
| Order | Blattodea | Diptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Nasute Mound Termite
A mound-building nasute termite found in West and Central African forests. Colonies construct carton mounds at ground level or on tree bases. Soldiers have a broad head with a short, wide nasute projection for spraying defensive terpenes.
Did You Know?
The defensive secretion of nasute soldiers contains terpene compounds that are not only sticky but also toxic to small arthropod predators.
Bumblebee-mimicking Tachinid
A large, furry tachinid fly that closely mimics a bumblebee with its dense covering of orange and black hairs. It is one of the hairiest of all tachinid flies.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tachinids that parasitize caterpillars, this species targets wood-boring beetle larvae.