Deer Bot Fly vs Protermes Inquiline Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Deer Bot Fly | Protermes Inquiline Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephenemyia stimulator | Protermes prorepens |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Oestridae | Termitidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Deer Bot Fly
A parasitic fly that deposits larvae in the nostrils of roe deer. The larvae develop in the pharyngeal region before being sneezed out.
Did You Know?
Once erroneously claimed to fly at over 1,300 km/h, making it a famous example of scientific exaggeration.
Protermes Inquiline Termite
A small inquiline termite that lives within the mounds of larger fungus-growing termite species in Africa. Colonies are tiny and discrete, occupying small chambers within the walls of the host mound. Workers feed on fungal material.
Did You Know?
Inquiline termites like this species are the cuckoos of the termite world, sneaking into other species' elaborate mounds to exploit their resources.