Autumnal Moth vs Trinervitermes Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Autumnal Moth | Trinervitermes Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epirrita autumnata | Trinervitermes trinervoides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Termitidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm wingspan | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, subarctic Siberia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Autumnal Moth
A grayish-brown moth with faint wavy crosslines on the forewings. It flies in autumn in subarctic birch forests. Periodic outbreaks of its larvae can completely defoliate vast areas of mountain birch forest.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks of this moth in Scandinavian birch forests occur roughly every 10 years and can kill entire mountain birch forests across thousands of hectares.
Trinervitermes Nasute Termite
A grass-harvesting nasute termite of southern Africa that builds small dome-shaped mounds in grasslands. Soldiers have pointed snouts that spray toxic chemicals at enemies.
Did You Know?
Their pointed-nosed soldiers shoot a sticky, toxic chemical secretion that entangles and poisons attacking ants.