Bristly Tachinid Fly vs Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bristly Tachinid Fly | Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nowickia ferox | Cubitermes ugandensis |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Tachinidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Uganda, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Bristly Tachinid Fly
A large, heavily bristled tachinid fly with a gray-checkered pattern on the abdomen. It is conspicuously spiny and frequently visits flowers in late summer.
Did You Know?
Its exceptionally long and stiff bristles are thought to help prevent birds from swallowing it.
Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite
A soil-feeding termite from East Africa that builds small pedestal-shaped mounds. It processes large amounts of soil to extract humic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mounds are so mineral-rich that elephants and other mammals visit them to consume the soil for essential minerals.