Bilobatus Soil Termite vs Cat-Eye Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bilobatus Soil Termite | Cat-Eye Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cubitermes bilobatodes | Pseudempusa pinnapavonis |
| Order | Blattodea | Mantodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and West Africa | Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bilobatus Soil Termite
An African soil-feeding termite found in moist forests and forest-savanna transitional zones. Mounds are small and may have a single cap or multiple cap layers. Workers feed on the highly organic upper soil layers.
Did You Know?
The soil processed and expelled by Cubitermes colonies has significantly altered mineral composition compared to surrounding soil, creating distinct micro-habitats.
Cat-Eye Mantis
A rare Southeast Asian mantis with striking peacock-like eyespots on its inner forearms. It uses these markings in dramatic threat displays.
Did You Know?
Its inner forearm eyespots flash open during threat displays and closely resemble the eyes of a cat.