Malaccensis Fungus Termite vs Andean Cerambycid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaccensis Fungus Termite | Andean Cerambycid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotermes malaccensis | Psalidognathus friendii |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 5-14 mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia) |
| 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.
Andean Cerambycid Beetle
A large and impressive longhorn beetle from the high Andes, with a brilliant metallic green, blue, or copper exoskeleton. Males have massively enlarged mandibles used in combat. It inhabits cloud forests and páramo edges at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloring varies from green to blue to copper depending on the angle of light, and different populations show distinct color preferences.