Blue Striped Nettle Grub vs Trinervitermes Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Striped Nettle Grub | Trinervitermes Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Parasa lepida | Trinervitermes trinervoides |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Limacodidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm wingspan | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar) | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Blue Striped Nettle Grub
A small moth with vivid green forewings edged in dark chocolate brown. The caterpillar is bright green with blue longitudinal stripes and bears venomous urticating spines that cause intense pain.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's sting is so painful it is compared to a wasp sting, and the venomous spines can cause welts lasting several days.
Trinervitermes Nasute Termite
A grass-harvesting nasute termite of southern Africa that builds small dome-shaped mounds in grasslands. Soldiers have pointed snouts that spray toxic chemicals at enemies.
Did You Know?
Their pointed-nosed soldiers shoot a sticky, toxic chemical secretion that entangles and poisons attacking ants.