Florida Dampwood Termite vs Tachydromia Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Dampwood Termite | Tachydromia Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotermes castaneus | Tachydromia umbrarum |
| Order | Blattodea | Diptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Hybotidae |
| Size | 6-12 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Florida, Caribbean | Europe |
| 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.
Tachydromia Dance Fly
A tiny wingless dance fly that runs rapidly over tree bark hunting for small arthropods. Despite being flightless, it is an agile predator of mites and springtails on trunk surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few completely wingless flies, sprinting across tree bark at high speed to catch tiny prey.