Dampwood Termite vs Madagascar Swordtail Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dampwood Termite | Madagascar Swordtail Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zootermopsis angusticollis | Graphium evombar |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Archotermopsidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm including wings | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Madagascar |
| 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.
Madagascar Swordtail Butterfly
An elegant swallowtail butterfly with elongated sword-like tails on the hindwings and pale green to white bands across dark wings. It has a swift, gliding flight pattern through the forest canopy.
Did You Know?
Males often gather in groups at damp patches on the ground to drink mineral-rich water, a behavior called mud-puddling.