Anceps Termite vs Broad-bodied Chaser
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anceps Termite | Broad-bodied Chaser |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancistrotermes cavithorax | Libellula depressa |
| Order | Blattodea | Odonata |
| Family | Termitidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 39-48 mm body length |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Anceps Termite
A fungus-growing termite common across Sub-Saharan Africa, often sharing habitat with larger Macrotermes species. Colonies build small subterranean nests with fungus gardens. Workers are small and forage under covered tunnels.
Did You Know?
This species sometimes constructs its nest directly adjacent to or even within the larger mound of Macrotermes, living as a neighbor without conflict.
Broad-bodied Chaser
A stocky dragonfly with a distinctly flattened, broad abdomen that is powder-blue in males and golden-brown in females. It is often the first dragonfly to colonise new garden ponds.
Did You Know?
It can appear at a new garden pond within days of it being filled with water.