Florida Dampwood Termite vs Scotch Argus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Dampwood Termite | Scotch Argus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotermes castaneus | Erebia aethiops |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 6-12 mm | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southern Florida, Caribbean | Europe, temperate Asia |
| 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.
Scotch Argus
A dark brown butterfly with russet-orange bands containing eyespots, found in northern grasslands and light woodland. It flies in a bouncing manner close to the ground.
Did You Know?
In Britain, it is confined to Scotland and a single colony in the Lake District surviving since the last ice age.