Drywood Termite vs Four-spotted Flat-face
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Drywood Termite | Four-spotted Flat-face |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes brevis | Anoplophora macularia |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America, Central America, Africa, Oceania | Central China (Sichuan, Hubei, Shaanxi) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Drywood Termite
A small termite that lives entirely within dry wood without needing contact with soil. It forms small colonies inside furniture, structural timbers, and dead branches.
Did You Know?
Drywood termites produce distinctive hexagonal fecal pellets that they kick out of tiny holes in wood, often the first sign of their presence.
Four-spotted Flat-face
A glossy black longhorn with four large white spots on its elytra, found in montane forests of central China. It is less well known than the invasive A. glabripennis but occurs in similar habitats. Larvae develop in living maple and birch trees.
Did You Know?
Unlike its notorious relative the Asian longhorn beetle, this species has never been found outside its native range.