Lacteus Termite vs Forest Demoiselle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lacteus Termite | Forest Demoiselle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes lacteus | Calopteryx syriaca |
| Order | Blattodea | Odonata |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Calopterygidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 44-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Lacteus Termite
An Australian mound-building termite that constructs distinctive dark, hard-walled mounds up to 2 meters tall. The mounds are a common sight in pastures and open woodland across eastern Australia. Workers are pale and soft-bodied with gut protozoa for cellulose digestion.
Did You Know?
Their mounds are so durable that they persist for decades after the colony dies and are sometimes used as road-building material in rural Australia.
Forest Demoiselle
A Near Eastern demoiselle found along streams in the Levant region. Males have dark wings with blue-green metallic body coloring.
Did You Know?
It is restricted to a small number of streams in the Levant, making it one of the rarest Calopteryx species.