Conehead Termite vs Golden Buprestid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Conehead Termite | Golden Buprestid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes ephratae | Sternocera aequisignata |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, Northern South America, Caribbean | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Golden Buprestid
A large, robust jewel beetle with brilliant metallic green and gold elytra adorned with darker punctate depressions. It is commonly found on Ziziphus and other host trees in semi-arid regions.
Did You Know?
Their wing cases are so brilliantly colored that they have been used in traditional Thai and Indian jewelry and textile embroidery.