Giant Fijian Longhorn vs Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Fijian Longhorn | Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xixuthrus heros | Neotermes connexus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 100-150mm | Workers 6-9 mm, soldiers 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Giant Fijian Longhorn
One of the largest living insects endemic to Fiji with a massive dark brown body. It is extremely rare and seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
It is so rare that only a handful of specimens exist in museum collections and live sightings are considered extraordinary.
Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid
A large kalotermitid termite native to Hawaii that infests damp wood. It is the most common native termite species in the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a few native Hawaiian termite species predating human arrival on the islands.