Madagascar Termite vs Churchyard Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Termite | Churchyard Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes truncatus | Blaps mucronata |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm (workers); 5-9 mm (soldiers) | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Madagascar Termite
A subterranean termite with soft, pale workers and dark-headed soldiers that have elongated, rounded heads equipped with a frontal pore for secreting defensive fluids.
Did You Know?
Soldiers defend the colony by squirting a sticky, irritating fluid from a gland on their head, entangling attackers like ants.
Churchyard Beetle
A large, slow-moving, flightless black beetle often found in cellars and old buildings. It emits a foul odor when disturbed.
Did You Know?
It was historically considered an omen of death when found inside a house.