Dampwood Termite vs Green Grooved Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dampwood Termite | Green Grooved Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zootermopsis angusticollis | Phanaeus difformis |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Archotermopsidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm including wings | 11-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dampwood Termite
A large termite species that infests damp and decaying wood in forests of western North America. Its soldiers have large, dark heads with powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Dampwood termites are among the largest termite species in North America and can produce soldiers with heads so large they cannot feed themselves.
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.