Malaysian Subterranean Termite vs Golden Buprestid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Subterranean Termite | Golden Buprestid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes curvignathus | Sternocera aequisignata |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Malaysian Subterranean Termite
An aggressive subterranean termite that attacks living trees and wooden structures in Southeast Asia. Soldiers have distinctly curved mandibles.
Did You Know?
It is a major pest of rubber and oil palm plantations, attacking healthy living trees from below ground.
Golden Buprestid
A large, robust jewel beetle with brilliant metallic green and gold elytra adorned with darker punctate depressions. It is commonly found on Ziziphus and other host trees in semi-arid regions.
Did You Know?
Their wing cases are so brilliantly colored that they have been used in traditional Thai and Indian jewelry and textile embroidery.