Japanese Snakefly vs Queensland Cathedral Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Snakefly | Queensland Cathedral Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Inocellia japonica | Nasutitermes magnus |
| Order | Raphidioptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Inocelliidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Asia, Japan | Tropical Queensland, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Snakefly
An East Asian snakefly with the characteristic elongated neck-like prothorax. It is one of the few snakefly species found in the Far East, near the order's eastern range limit.
Did You Know?
Raphidioptera are completely absent from the Southern Hemisphere, an unusual distribution pattern among insect orders.
Queensland Cathedral Termite
A large Australian nasute termite that constructs impressive cathedral-like mounds in tropical Queensland. Mounds are tall and narrow with multiple turrets and spires. Colonies can persist for many decades.
Did You Know?
The cathedral mounds of this species are some of the most architecturally ornate in Australia, with elaborate buttresses and turrets.