Florida Dampwood Termite vs Japanese Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Dampwood Termite | Japanese Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotermes castaneus | Eriotremex formosanus |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Siricidae |
| Size | 6-12 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Florida, Caribbean | East Asia, Taiwan, introduced to southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Florida Dampwood Termite
A dampwood termite found in southern Florida and the Caribbean that infests water-damaged wood. Colonies remain small and localized within their wood food source.
Did You Know?
They are commonly found infesting living trees that have heartwood decay from fungal infections.
Japanese Horntail
A large wood wasp with a robust reddish-brown body and dark wings. Native to East Asia, it attacks stressed and recently felled hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
This species was first detected in North America in 1974 and is one of the few tropical siricid wood wasps to establish invasive populations.