Asian Xenid vs Lacteus Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asian Xenid | Lacteus Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos oxyodontes | Coptotermes lacteus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Xenidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 3.0-4.5 mm (males) | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Asian Xenid
A strepsipteran parasite of Ropalidia paper wasps in tropical Asia. It modifies host wasp social behavior and colony dynamics.
Did You Know?
Parasitized worker wasps become lazy freeloaders that beg food from nestmates instead of foraging.
Lacteus Termite
An Australian mound-building termite that constructs distinctive dark, hard-walled mounds up to 2 meters tall. The mounds are a common sight in pastures and open woodland across eastern Australia. Workers are pale and soft-bodied with gut protozoa for cellulose digestion.
Did You Know?
Their mounds are so durable that they persist for decades after the colony dies and are sometimes used as road-building material in rural Australia.