Drywood Termite vs Giant Fijian Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Drywood Termite | Giant Fijian Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes brevis | Xixuthrus heros |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 100-150mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America, Central America, Africa, Oceania | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Giant Fijian Longhorn
One of the largest living insects endemic to Fiji with a massive dark brown body. It is extremely rare and seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
It is so rare that only a handful of specimens exist in museum collections and live sightings are considered extraordinary.