Milk Termite vs Andean Cerambycid Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Milk Termite | Andean Cerambycid Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus | Psalidognathus friendii |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm | 40-70 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Australia | South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Milk Termite
A large subterranean termite from tropical Australia with two distinct soldier sizes. Major soldiers have large mandibles while minor soldiers are smaller.
Did You Know?
It gets its common name from the milky white secretion that soldiers exude when the colony is disturbed.
Andean Cerambycid Beetle
A large and impressive longhorn beetle from the high Andes, with a brilliant metallic green, blue, or copper exoskeleton. Males have massively enlarged mandibles used in combat. It inhabits cloud forests and páramo edges at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Its metallic coloring varies from green to blue to copper depending on the angle of light, and different populations show distinct color preferences.