Australian Caterpillar Hunter vs Queensland Cathedral Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Caterpillar Hunter | Queensland Cathedral Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calosoma schayeri | Nasutitermes magnus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Carabidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Tropical Queensland, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Caterpillar Hunter
An Australian caterpillar hunter with dark metallic elytra. It is an important natural enemy of pasture and crop caterpillar pests.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and sometimes appears in large numbers around buildings during moth outbreaks.
Queensland Cathedral Termite
A large Australian nasute termite that constructs impressive cathedral-like mounds in tropical Queensland. Mounds are tall and narrow with multiple turrets and spires. Colonies can persist for many decades.
Did You Know?
The cathedral mounds of this species are some of the most architecturally ornate in Australia, with elaborate buttresses and turrets.