Dark Southern Drywood Termite vs Rainbow Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Southern Drywood Termite | Rainbow Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes cavifrons | Phalacrognathus muelleri |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 25-70 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Caribbean | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Dark Southern Drywood Termite
A native drywood termite of the southeastern United States and Caribbean. They infest hardwoods and are commonly found in dead tree branches and stumps.
Did You Know?
Their soldiers use their uniquely roughened heads to block gallery entrances with a sandpaper-like grip.
Rainbow Stag Beetle
Australias most spectacularly colored beetle, with iridescent green, red, gold, and purple metallic coloring. Males have large curved mandibles with internal teeth.
Did You Know?
This is widely considered the most beautiful stag beetle in the world — its rainbow metallic sheen shifts through green, gold, red, and purple depending on the angle of light.