American Wasp Xenid vs Protermes Inquiline Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Wasp Xenid | Protermes Inquiline Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos peckii | Protermes prorepens |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Xenidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 3.0-5.0 mm (males) | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
American Wasp Xenid
A parasite of paper wasps in eastern North America, commonly found in Polistes fuscatus colonies. It dramatically alters host wasp behavior.
Did You Know?
Up to 40% of paper wasps in some colonies can be parasitized by this twisted-wing parasite.
Protermes Inquiline Termite
A small inquiline termite that lives within the mounds of larger fungus-growing termite species in Africa. Colonies are tiny and discrete, occupying small chambers within the walls of the host mound. Workers feed on fungal material.
Did You Know?
Inquiline termites like this species are the cuckoos of the termite world, sneaking into other species' elaborate mounds to exploit their resources.