Grenada Tree Termite vs Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grenada Tree Termite | Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes costalis | Ceroplesis militaris |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm workers | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Grenada, Caribbean | West and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon, DRC, Nigeria) |
| 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.
Gaboon Ebony Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with striking black and yellow banding on its elytra. Its antennae are longer than its body in males. Larvae bore into hardwood trees and can take several years to develop.
Did You Know?
The larvae create audible tunneling sounds inside trees that can be heard by pressing an ear against the trunk.