Ivory-Marked Beetle vs Conehead Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ivory-Marked Beetle | Conehead Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eburia quadrigeminata | Nasutitermes ephratae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Central America, Northern South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ivory-Marked Beetle
A tan longhorn beetle with pairs of ivory-colored raised spots on each elytron. Larvae bore into hardwood timbers.
Did You Know?
Adults have emerged from furniture over 40 years after the wood was cut and processed.
Conehead Termite
A nasute termite of Central America that builds conspicuous dark nests on tree trunks. Soldiers have elongated cone-shaped heads used to spray chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
An invasive population discovered in Florida in 2001 prompted a multimillion-dollar eradication campaign due to their destructive foraging.