Bilobatus Soil Termite vs Forest Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bilobatus Soil Termite | Forest Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cubitermes bilobatodes | Austroaeschna pulchra |
| Order | Blattodea | Odonata |
| Family | Termitidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | Body 5-6 cm; wingspan 7-9 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Central and West Africa | Australia |
| 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.
Forest Darner
A handsome darner dragonfly with blue and brown markings found in temperate forests of eastern Australia. It flies along sunlit gaps in the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Austroaeschna means 'southern darner', reflecting its distribution in temperate Australia.