Florida Drywood Termite vs Grey Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Drywood Termite | Grey Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calcaritermes nearcticus | Acanthocinus griseus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm | 8-16 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States (Florida, coastal Southeast) | Europe, Caucasus, Western Siberia |
| 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.
Grey Longhorn
A small, cryptically colored longhorn beetle with grey pubescence and faint darker markings on the elytra. It inhabits conifer forests across Eurasia, breeding in dead branches still attached to trees. Adults are nocturnal.
Did You Know?
Males guard females during oviposition by standing on top of them, preventing rival males from mating.