Anceps Termite vs Large Red Damselfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Anceps Termite	Large Red Damselfly
Scientific Name	Ancistrotermes cavithorax	Pyrrhosoma nymphula
Order	Blattodea	Odonata
Family	Termitidae	Coenagrionidae
Size	3-5 mm	33-36 mm wingspan
Habitat	Gardens	Gardens
Diet	Fungus Feeders	Predators
Regions	Sub-Saharan Africa	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.

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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.

Large Red Damselfly

One of the first damselflies to emerge each spring in Europe, with a distinctive bright red body and black legs. It is commonly found at garden ponds.

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Did You Know?

Large red damselflies are among the earliest odonates to emerge in spring, often appearing as early as April when few other species are flying.