False Blister Beetle vs Madagascar Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Blister Beetle | Madagascar Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnomera cyanea | Coptotermes truncatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 4-8 mm (workers); 5-9 mm (soldiers) |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
False Blister Beetle
A metallic blue beetle that develops inside rotting wood near coastal areas.
Did You Know?
Unlike true blister beetles it does not produce cantharidin.
Madagascar Termite
A subterranean termite with soft, pale workers and dark-headed soldiers that have elongated, rounded heads equipped with a frontal pore for secreting defensive fluids.
Did You Know?
Soldiers defend the colony by squirting a sticky, irritating fluid from a gland on their head, entangling attackers like ants.