Malaccensis Fungus Termite vs African Scoliid Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaccensis Fungus Termite | African Scoliid Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotermes malaccensis | Megascolia vittata |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Scoliidae |
| Size | 5-14 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malaccensis Fungus Termite
A large mound-building fungus termite found in the rainforests of peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Colonies construct prominent earthen mounds up to 2 meters tall on the forest floor. Workers are dimorphic with major and minor size classes.
Did You Know?
The mounds serve as critical habitat for many other species, including snakes, geckos, and beetles that nest in the stable temperature and humidity of the termite mound.
African Scoliid Wasp
A very large black and yellow-banded scoliid wasp from sub-Saharan Africa. It parasitizes goliath beetle and other large scarab beetle larvae in forest soils.
Did You Know?
It targets some of the largest beetle grubs on Earth, including those of goliath beetles weighing over 100 grams.