Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle vs Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle | Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Polybothris quadricollis | Incisitermes minor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Buprestidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 4-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Western United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Four-ribbed Jewel Beetle
A moderately sized jewel beetle with four distinct ridges on the pronotum, which gives it its name. The elytra shimmer with dark metallic green to bronze tones.
Did You Know?
The structural color of its exoskeleton inspired biomimicry research into creating non-fade paints and coatings.
Western Drywood Termite
A common drywood termite of the western United States that infests structural timbers and furniture. Unlike subterranean species, they require no soil contact.
Did You Know?
Their dry fecal pellets, pushed out of tiny kick-out holes, are often the first visible sign of an infestation.