Microceratotermes Carton Termite vs Giant Hawaiian Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Microceratotermes Carton Termite | Giant Hawaiian Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcerotermes crassus | Anax strenuus |
| Order | Blattodea | Odonata |
| Family | Termitidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 10-13 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, northern Australia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Microceratotermes Carton Termite
A wood-feeding termite found across Southeast Asia and Australia that builds small arboreal carton nests on trees. Workers construct covered runways along tree bark to access feeding sites. Soldiers have short, thick mandibles.
Did You Know?
Multiple small nests of this species can be interconnected by covered galleries running along tree branches, forming a distributed colony network.
Giant Hawaiian Darner
The largest dragonfly in the United States, endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It patrols forest streams and pools in native montane forest.
Did You Know?
Ancient Hawaiians called it the 'pinao' and considered it a guardian spirit of fresh water.