Eastern Hercules Beetle vs Dark Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Hercules Beetle | Dark Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dynastes tityus | Incisitermes fruticavus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Dynastinae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Southwestern United States, Sonoran Desert |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Eastern Hercules Beetle
The largest beetle in North America, with males bearing a large pronotal horn. Elytra are greenish-yellow with dark mottling.
Did You Know?
Their elytra change color depending on humidity levels, becoming darker when moist.
Dark Western Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. It infests dead wood in desert trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
It commonly infests dead wood of palo verde trees and mesquite in the Sonoran Desert.