Blood-vein Moth vs Indian Fungus-growing Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blood-vein Moth | Indian Fungus-growing Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timandra comae | Odontotermes obesus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Geometridae | Termitidae |
| Size | 30-35 mm wingspan | Workers 4-6 mm, soldiers 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Blood-vein Moth
A delicate pinkish-cream moth with a distinctive reddish-pink diagonal line crossing each wing. It rests with wings spread flat, showing its unique vein markings.
Did You Know?
The reddish line running across all four wings creates a single continuous stripe when the moth rests flat.
Indian Fungus-growing Termite
A major fungus-cultivating termite pest in the Indian subcontinent. It causes significant damage to crops, trees, and wooden structures.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most economically destructive termite species in South Asia.