Grenada Tree Termite vs Panzer's Nomad Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grenada Tree Termite | Panzer's Nomad Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes costalis | Nomada panzeri |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm workers | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Grenada, Caribbean | Europe |
| 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.
Panzer's Nomad Bee
A wasp-mimicking cleptoparasitic bee that targets Andrena mining bee nests. Its bright red, yellow, and black coloring warns predators of its sting.
Did You Know?
It has lost all pollen-collecting structures because its larvae are fed entirely by stolen provisions from mining bee nests.