Long-nosed Termite vs Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-nosed Termite | Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes longinasus | Ellipes minuta |
| Order | Blattodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Tridactylidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-nosed Termite
A nasute termite from Central and South American rainforests that builds carton nests on trees. Soldiers have an exceptionally elongated nasute snout for projecting defensive chemicals. Workers collect decomposing plant material from the forest floor.
Did You Know?
The elongated nozzle of the soldier allows it to spray defensive secretions with remarkable accuracy over distances of several centimeters.
Ellipes Pygmy Mole Cricket
One of the smallest orthopterans in the world, barely visible to the naked eye. It lives in moist sand and mud along tropical waterways.
Did You Know?
At just 3 mm long, it is smaller than many ants and is easily overlooked even by entomologists specifically searching for it.