Conehead Termite vs Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conehead Termite | Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes ephratae | Xixuthrus terribilis |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 60-90 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America, Caribbean | Oceania (Fiji - Viti Levu) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
Conehead Termite
A nasute termite of Central America that builds conspicuous dark nests on tree trunks. Soldiers have elongated cone-shaped heads used to spray chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
An invasive population discovered in Florida in 2001 prompted a multimillion-dollar eradication campaign due to their destructive foraging.
Giant Fijian Long-horned Beetle
An extremely large longhorn beetle from Fiji, among the biggest cerambycids in the Pacific. It develops in large fallen and standing dead trees in native tropical forest. Habitat destruction has made it increasingly rare.
Did You Know?
The species name 'terribilis' refers to the fearsome appearance and large mandibles of this beetle, which can give a painful bite.