Berger's Flat-face vs Light-colored Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Berger's Flat-face | Light-colored Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora beryllina | Heterotermes aureus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 25-38 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern China (Yunnan, Guizhou) | Arizona, southern California, northwestern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Berger's Flat-face
A stunning metallic blue-green longhorn found in the subtropical forests of Yunnan and Guizhou provinces in China. Its vibrant color makes it sought after by collectors. Larvae bore into Alnus and Betula branches.
Did You Know?
The species name beryllina refers to the beryl gemstone, alluding to its blue-green metallic sheen.
Light-colored Subterranean Termite
A desert-adapted subterranean termite common in the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Colonies build extensive underground tunnel systems and infest structural wood. Workers are pale golden-yellow in color.
Did You Know?
This is the most common structural pest termite in the Sonoran Desert region, thriving in one of the hottest and driest environments inhabited by any termite.