Bee Stylops vs Philippine Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Stylops | Philippine Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops pacificus | Coptotermes vastator |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Stylopidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran parasite of Andrena bees in western North America. Males emerge as tiny winged adults that live for only a few hours.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have the shortest adult lifespan of any insect, often living less than five hours.
Philippine Milk Termite
The most destructive termite species in the Philippines, causing severe damage to buildings, trees, and crops. Colonies can be enormous with millions of workers. Soldiers produce a white, milky defensive secretion from the frontal gland.
Did You Know?
This species is so destructive in the Philippines that entire coconut plantations have been devastated, leading to major government-funded control programs.