Grenada Tree Termite vs African Mantidfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grenada Tree Termite | African Mantidfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes costalis | Sagittalata olivacea |
| Order | Blattodea | Neuroptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Mantispidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm workers | 18-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Grenada, Caribbean | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Grenada Tree Termite
A common tree-nesting termite found across the Caribbean. It builds large dark carton nests on tree trunks and branches.
Did You Know?
Soldier termites squirt a sticky chemical from a nozzle-shaped head to immobilize attackers.
African Mantidfly
A greenish African mantidfly found in woodland and bushveld habitats. Like all mantidflies, it has distinctive raptorial front legs.
Did You Know?
Larvae ride on female spiders phoretically, waiting for them to lay eggs before entering the egg sac.