Blue Ground Beetle vs Globe Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Ground Beetle | Globe Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus intricatus | Globitermes sulphureus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Carabidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 24-36mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Blue Ground Beetle
A large brilliant blue beetle with intricately sculptured elytra. It is a nocturnal predator of slugs and snails in ancient woodlands.
Did You Know?
It is strongly associated with ancient woodlands and its presence is used as an indicator of forest ecological health.
Globe Termite
A Southeast Asian termite with soldiers that practice autothysis, or suicidal self-destruction. When threatened, soldiers contract their abdominal muscles to rupture their body wall, releasing a yellow, sticky secretion that entangles attackers. Colonies build small carton nests.
Did You Know?
Soldiers literally explode when attacked, rupturing a gland filled with toxic yellow liquid that solidifies into a sticky trap, sacrificing themselves for the colony.