African Nasute Mound Termite vs Tessellated Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Nasute Mound Termite | Tessellated Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes latifrons | Tessulata tessulata |
| Order | Blattodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 60-80mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | 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.
Tessellated Stick Insect
A brown patterned stick insect covered in tessellated scale-like markings that resemble rough bark. Its legs are flattened and bark-like. It is a nocturnal feeder that remains motionless during the day.
Did You Know?
Its unique tessellated pattern looks like interlocking tiles of bark, a camouflage strategy unlike any other stick insect.