Florida Drywood Termite vs Common Pimpline Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Drywood Termite | Common Pimpline Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calcaritermes nearcticus | Pimpla hypochondriaca |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southeastern United States (Florida, coastal Southeast) | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Florida Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite native to the southeastern United States. Soldiers have distinctive calcar-like projections on their tibiae.
Did You Know?
Its tibial spurs (calcars) give the genus its name and are used in defense alongside its mandibles.
Common Pimpline Wasp
A stout black parasitoid wasp that attacks moth and butterfly pupae. It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumonids in Europe.
Did You Know?
Females inject venom that permanently paralyzes the host pupa before laying an egg on it.