Indian Subterranean Termite vs Yellow-faced Horntail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Subterranean Termite | Yellow-faced Horntail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes heimi | Sirex nitobei |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Siricidae |
| Size | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-6 mm | 15–30 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Pakistan, Middle East | East Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Indian Subterranean Termite
A destructive subterranean termite common across the Indian subcontinent. It attacks wooden structures, crops, and living trees.
Did You Know?
It is responsible for more structural damage in India than any other single insect species.
Yellow-faced Horntail
A large woodwasp native to East Asia that occasionally appears as an invasive species. Females bore into larch and pine to deposit eggs.
Did You Know?
It carries the same damaging symbiotic fungus Amylostereum areolatum as its relative Sirex noctilio.