Bamboo Longhorn vs Compass Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bamboo Longhorn | Compass Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chloridolum alcmene | Amitermes laurensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 15-25mm | 4-6mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bamboo Longhorn
A vivid metallic green longhorn beetle with a slender body and long antennae. It breeds exclusively in bamboo stems.
Did You Know?
It is so closely tied to bamboo that mass bamboo flowering and die-off events cause population booms followed by crashes.
Compass Termite
A termite that builds wedge-shaped mounds oriented east-west, exposing the broad face to the morning and evening sun. This orientation helps regulate internal temperature. Mounds dot the Cape York landscape.
Did You Know?
Its mound orientation is the opposite of the magnetic termite, with the broad face pointing east-west.