Fulviceps Termite vs New Zealand Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fulviceps Termite | New Zealand Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amitermes hastatus | Neocicindela tuberculata |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Predators |
| Regions | Central and western Australia | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fulviceps Termite
An Australian termite found in arid and semi-arid zones that builds small subterranean nests. Colonies are modest in size and well adapted to dry conditions. Workers forage on dead plant material near the soil surface.
Did You Know?
This species is remarkably drought-tolerant, remaining active during extended dry periods by retreating to deeper soil layers where moisture persists.
New Zealand Tiger Beetle
An endemic tiger beetle found on sandy and clay soils throughout New Zealand. It is an active visual predator that runs down prey on bare ground. The larvae are ambush predators that live in vertical burrows in the soil.
Did You Know?
New Zealand tiger beetles run so fast relative to their size that they temporarily go blind during pursuit, having to stop and re-locate their prey before sprinting again.