Asian Subterranean Termite vs Japanese Rose Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Subterranean Termite | Japanese Rose Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes gestroi | Cetonia pilifera |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Caribbean, South America, Florida | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Asian Subterranean Termite
A highly invasive subterranean termite that has spread throughout tropical regions worldwide. They are especially destructive in urban environments and boat timbers.
Did You Know?
They have been transported globally through infested shipping materials and now threaten wooden structures on every tropical continent.
Japanese Rose Chafer
A metallic green flower beetle common in Japan, known as 'shirosujikogane.' Found on flowers and tree sap during summer months. Has a distinctive buzzy flight pattern.
Did You Know?
Unlike most beetles that lift their wing covers to fly, flower chafers can fly with their elytra closed by extending their wings through a gap on the sides.