Cinnamon Tachinid vs African Fungus Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cinnamon Tachinid | African Fungus Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Adejeania vexatrix | Macrotermes natalensis |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Tachinidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southern and East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cinnamon Tachinid
A large, robust tachinid fly with reddish-brown coloring and prominent bristles. It is a common parasitoid of armyworm caterpillars in western North American grasslands.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most important natural enemies of armyworm outbreaks in North American rangelands.
African Fungus Termite
A large fungus-cultivating termite that builds complex mounds with sophisticated ventilation systems. Its mounds are among the largest biological structures on Earth.
Did You Know?
Its mound ventilation system maintains internal temperatures within 1 degree Celsius despite external fluctuations of 40 degrees.