Globe-nosed Nasute Termite vs Hawaiian Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globe-nosed Nasute Termite | Hawaiian Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes nigriceps | Megalagrion hawaiiense |
| Order | Blattodea | Odonata |
| Family | Termitidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
Globe-nosed Nasute Termite
A tree-nesting nasute termite from Central and South America that builds dark carton nests high in trees. Soldiers have a bulbous nasus for spraying chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
Its arboreal nests can house over 100,000 individuals and are connected to foraging sites by covered runways on tree bark.
Hawaiian Damselfly
An endemic Hawaiian damselfly with red or orange coloring found near streams. It breeds in flowing water in native forest streams.
Did You Know?
Hawaii's damselflies evolved to breed in unusual habitats including tree holes and leaf axils.