Dung Beetle Navigator vs Snouted Harvester Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dung Beetle Navigator | Snouted Harvester Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scarabaeus lamarcki | Trinervitermes geminatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Dung Beetle Navigator
A medium-sized dung beetle from South Africa that navigates using celestial cues. It has been a key species in understanding insect navigation.
Did You Know?
It is the first animal proven to use the Milky Way as a navigational aid for orientation.
Snouted Harvester Termite
A nasute termite common in West African savannas that harvests dry grass in large foraging columns. Soldiers defend the colony with a chemical spray from their pointed nasus.
Did You Know?
Foraging columns of this species can strip a patch of grassland bare overnight during peak activity.