Javanese Subterranean Termite vs Woodland Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Javanese Subterranean Termite | Woodland Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schedorhinotermes javanicus | Lopinga achine |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 48-56 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines | Central and eastern Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Javanese Subterranean Termite
A subterranean termite found throughout Southeast Asia with a distinctive dimorphic soldier caste consisting of both major and minor soldiers. Major soldiers have large, sickle-shaped mandibles while minor soldiers have smaller heads. Colonies nest in soil and dead wood.
Did You Know?
The two distinct soldier types work cooperatively in defense, with minor soldiers forming a fast-response first line while major soldiers deliver powerful crushing bites.
Woodland Brown
A large brown butterfly with prominent yellow-ringed eyespots along the margins of both wings. It is one of Europe's most threatened butterflies due to changes in woodland management.
Did You Know?
It requires a very specific habitat of partially shaded grassy woodland that is now vanishingly rare.