Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite vs Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp
Scientific Name Cubitermes ugandensis Scolia dubia
Order Blattodea Hymenoptera
Family Termitidae Scoliidae
Size Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm 18-25 mm
Habitat Underground Underground
Diet Detritivores Nectar Feeders
Regions Uganda, East Africa Eastern North America
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite

A soil-feeding termite from East Africa that builds small pedestal-shaped mounds. It processes large amounts of soil to extract humic nutrients.

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Did You Know?

Its mounds are so mineral-rich that elephants and other mammals visit them to consume the soil for essential minerals.

Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp

A black and reddish-brown wasp with iridescent blue wings commonly seen on flowers in late summer. It parasitizes green June beetle and Japanese beetle grubs.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the best natural controls for Japanese beetle grubs, which are major lawn and garden pests.