Dark Mound Termite vs Round-necked Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Mound Termite | Round-necked Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotermes carbonarius | Neoclytus acuminatus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5–12 mm | 8-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia | Eastern North America; invasive in Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Dark Mound Termite
A large fungus-growing termite found across Southeast Asia that builds conspicuous dark mounds. Workers process dead wood through underground fungal gardens.
Did You Know?
The Termitomyces mushrooms that fruit from its mounds are prized as a delicacy across Southeast Asia.
Round-necked Longhorn
A reddish-brown cerambycid with narrow yellowish crossbands on the elytra, native to eastern North America but now invasive in parts of Europe. It breeds in freshly dead hardwood and is frequently found in stored firewood.
Did You Know?
This beetle has spread to Europe through the timber trade and is now established in parts of Italy and the Balkans.