Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle vs Heterotermes Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle | Heterotermes Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina octospilota | Heterotermes indicola |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Buprestidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle
A compact jewel beetle with eight distinctive pale spots arranged on dark metallic elytra. It is an active flower visitor in spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Despite its small size, each spot on its wing covers is perfectly symmetrical between left and right sides.
Heterotermes Subterranean Termite
A widespread subterranean termite in South Asia causing significant damage to wooden structures and living trees. Colonies are diffuse and can extend over large areas. Workers build mud tubes to reach above-ground food sources.
Did You Know?
This species is the primary structural pest termite across much of the Indian subcontinent, rivaling the destructive capacity of Coptotermes species.