Banded Aridaeus vs Conehead Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Aridaeus | Conehead Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aridaeus thoracicus | Nasutitermes ephratae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) | Central America, Northern South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Banded Aridaeus
A medium-sized Australian cerambycid with a bright orange pronotum contrasting with dark brown elytra. It is found in eucalypt forests of eastern Australia. Larvae bore into dead and decaying eucalyptus branches.
Did You Know?
Several Aridaeus species in Australia are so similar they can only be reliably distinguished by examining male genitalia.
Conehead Termite
A nasute termite of Central America that builds conspicuous dark nests on tree trunks. Soldiers have elongated cone-shaped heads used to spray chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
An invasive population discovered in Florida in 2001 prompted a multimillion-dollar eradication campaign due to their destructive foraging.