Mauritius Fody Beetle vs Snouted Harvester Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mauritius Fody Beetle | Snouted Harvester Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratopus exquisitus | Trinervitermes geminatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Curculionidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mauritius | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Mauritius Fody Beetle
An ornately scaled weevil endemic to Mauritius with iridescent green and copper markings. It is found primarily in upland native forests.
Did You Know?
Many Mauritius Cratopus weevils are known only from a handful of museum specimens.
Snouted Harvester Termite
A nasute termite common in West African savannas that harvests dry grass in large foraging columns. Soldiers defend the colony with a chemical spray from their pointed nasus.
Did You Know?
Foraging columns of this species can strip a patch of grassland bare overnight during peak activity.