Milk Termite vs Leopard Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Milk Termite | Leopard Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus | Zeuzera pyrina |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Cossidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm | 45-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Caves | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Australia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Leopard Moth
A striking white moth covered in black spots like a snow leopard's coat. Its wood-boring larvae can cause serious damage to fruit and ornamental trees.
Did You Know?
Larvae can bore tunnels up to 50 cm long inside tree branches, sometimes causing limbs to snap.