Grenada Tree Termite vs Question Mark Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grenada Tree Termite | Question Mark Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes costalis | Polygonia interrogationis |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm workers | 45-76 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Grenada, Caribbean | North America |
| 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.
Question Mark Butterfly
Orange butterfly with dark spots and irregular wing margins. A silvery question-mark shape on the underside of the hindwing gives it its name.
Did You Know?
It rarely visits flowers, preferring to feed on fermenting fruit, sap, and animal dung.