Intermedius Schedorhinotermes vs Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Intermedius Schedorhinotermes | Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schedorhinotermes intermedius | Lordithon trinotatus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Northern and eastern Australia | Europe, Western Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Intermedius Schedorhinotermes
One of Australia's most common structural pest termites, known for its dimorphic soldier caste. Colonies nest in tree stumps, logs, and in the root crowns of living trees. Workers build characteristic mud galleries over surfaces to reach food sources.
Did You Know?
Major and minor soldiers have completely different head shapes and mandible structures, making them look like two different species despite being from the same colony.
Tricolored Fungus Rove Beetle
A small, attractively patterned rove beetle with three dark spots on yellowish elytra, found exclusively on fungi. It is a specialist predator within the micro-ecosystem of decaying mushrooms.
Did You Know?
This beetle can detect the volatile chemicals produced by decomposing fungi from over 100 meters away.