Miles' Longhorn vs Bilobatus Soil Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Miles' Longhorn | Bilobatus Soil Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx miles | Cubitermes bilobatodes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 24-48 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Miles' Longhorn
A large dark brown longhorn found in old oak forests around the Mediterranean basin, often confused with C. cerdo but distinguished by the sculpture of its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to fermenting fruit bait.
Did You Know?
This species preferentially attacks cork oaks, and its galleries can reduce the commercial value of cork bark.
Bilobatus Soil Termite
An African soil-feeding termite found in moist forests and forest-savanna transitional zones. Mounds are small and may have a single cap or multiple cap layers. Workers feed on the highly organic upper soil layers.
Did You Know?
The soil processed and expelled by Cubitermes colonies has significantly altered mineral composition compared to surrounding soil, creating distinct micro-habitats.