Dark Southern Drywood Termite vs Rugose Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Southern Drywood Termite | Rugose Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes cavifrons | Anotylus rugosus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Caribbean | Cosmopolitan: Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, Australasia |
| 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.
Rugose Rove Beetle
A small, dark oxytelline rove beetle with a heavily rugose (wrinkled) surface texture. It is extremely common in dung and decaying organic matter across much of the temperate world.
Did You Know?
This is one of the most cosmopolitan beetle species in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica.