Giant Flower Beetle vs Indian White Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Flower Beetle | Indian White Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecynorrhina torquata | Odontotermes horni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 50-85 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | India, Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Flower Beetle
One of the largest flower beetles in Africa, with males reaching impressive sizes. They display vivid green and yellow coloration on the elytra.
Did You Know?
Males use their forked cephalic horn to joust with rivals for mating access.
Indian White Termite
A fungus-cultivating termite common in the forests and agricultural areas of the Indian subcontinent. Colonies build subterranean nests with fungus gardens. Workers are pale white and forage beneath covered runways on the soil surface.
Did You Know?
The Termitomyces mushrooms that fruit from this species' fungus gardens are among the largest edible mushrooms in the world, with caps up to 1 meter wide.