Margined Leatherwing vs Malagasy Mound-building Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Leatherwing | Malagasy Mound-building Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chauliognathus marginatus | Microcerotermes subtilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cantharidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Margined Leatherwing
An early-summer soldier beetle found across eastern North America with yellow elytra edged in dark margins. It visits a wide variety of flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike the similar goldenrod soldier beetle, this species appears in late spring rather than autumn.
Malagasy Mound-building Termite
A small termite species that constructs conspicuous carton mounds on tree trunks or the ground. Workers are pale and soft-bodied with darkened head capsules.
Did You Know?
Its dark carton mounds are made from a mixture of soil, chewed wood, and fecal material cemented together, and they can persist for years even after the colony dies.