Mottled Longhorn Beetle vs European Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Longhorn Beetle | European Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceroplesis aethiops | Reticulitermes lucifugus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda) | Southern Europe (Mediterranean region) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Mottled Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with mottled gray and black patterning that provides excellent camouflage on tree bark. Its antennae can be longer than its body.
Did You Know?
Females chew a ring around tree branches to lay eggs, which causes the branch to die and provide ideal conditions for larval development.
European Subterranean Termite
The most widespread subterranean termite in southern Europe. It damages wooden structures and historical buildings across the Mediterranean.
Did You Know?
Its species name lucifugus means light-fleeing, referring to its strictly underground habit.