Florida Dampwood Termite vs Two-Striped Walking Stick
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Dampwood Termite | Two-Striped Walking Stick |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotermes castaneus | Anisomorpha buprestoides |
| Order | Blattodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 6-12 mm | 40-85 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Florida, Caribbean | North America |
| 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.
Two-Striped Walking Stick
A stout stick insect with two bold stripes running down its body, common in the southeastern United States. It is frequently found mating in tandem pairs.
Did You Know?
This stick insect sprays a potent chemical compound called anisomorphal into the eyes of predators from glands in its thorax, causing intense pain and temporary blindness.