Blatchley's Walkingstick vs Protermes Inquiline Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blatchley's Walkingstick | Protermes Inquiline Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Manomera blatchleyi | Protermes prorepens |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Termitidae |
| Size | 5-7 cm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | United States (Southeastern) | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blatchley's Walkingstick
A slender, brown walkingstick found in the southeastern United States. It is named after the American entomologist Willis Blatchley.
Did You Know?
Males are noticeably smaller and thinner than females, a common trait in Diapheromeridae.
Protermes Inquiline Termite
A small inquiline termite that lives within the mounds of larger fungus-growing termite species in Africa. Colonies are tiny and discrete, occupying small chambers within the walls of the host mound. Workers feed on fungal material.
Did You Know?
Inquiline termites like this species are the cuckoos of the termite world, sneaking into other species' elaborate mounds to exploit their resources.