Lacteus Termite vs Prionine Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lacteus Termite | Prionine Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes lacteus | Agrianome spinicollis |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 30-60 mm body length |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Prionine Longhorn Beetle
One of Australia's largest longhorn beetles with a robust brown body and spiny thorax. Its larvae are known as bardee grubs and were eaten by Aboriginal Australians.
Did You Know?
The large edible larvae were a traditional protein-rich food for Aboriginal peoples.