Mosquito vs Florida Dampwood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mosquito | Florida Dampwood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aedes aegypti | Neotermes castaneus |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Culicidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 6-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide (tropical) | Southern Florida, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Mosquito
A vector for dengue, yellow fever, Zika, and chikungunya. Only females bite, needing blood protein for egg development. Can detect human breath CO2 from 50 meters away.
Did You Know?
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on Earth — they kill over 700,000 people annually through disease transmission, more than all other animals combined.
Florida Dampwood Termite
A dampwood termite found in southern Florida and the Caribbean that infests water-damaged wood. Colonies remain small and localized within their wood food source.
Did You Know?
They are commonly found infesting living trees that have heartwood decay from fungal infections.