Golden Metallic Longhorn vs Giant Northern Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Metallic Longhorn | Giant Northern Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tmesisternus isabellae | Mastotermes darwiniensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Mastotermitidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Papua region) | Oceania |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Golden Metallic Longhorn
A rare longhorn beetle with striking golden or coppery metallic elytra covered in a fine pubescence. The body is elongated with very long antennae banded in black and gold.
Did You Know?
The metallic coloration changes depending on ambient humidity, appearing more golden in dry conditions and more coppery when wet.
Giant Northern Termite
The most primitive living termite and the only surviving member of its family. It retains many cockroach-like features including laying eggs in cockroach-like oothecae. It is extremely destructive to timber.
Did You Know?
It is a living fossil, the most primitive termite alive, retaining cockroach-like features that link termites to their ancestors.