African Nasute Mound Termite vs Royal Goliath Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Nasute Mound Termite | Royal Goliath Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes latifrons | Goliathus regius |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 50-100 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Guinea) |
| 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.
Royal Goliath Beetle
A massive scarab beetle with bold white and brown markings on its elytra. Males have a forked horn used in combat with rivals.
Did You Know?
Despite their bulk, royal goliath beetles are strong fliers and can take off rapidly when disturbed.