Ox Beetle vs Malagasy Mound-building Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ox Beetle | Malagasy Mound-building Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Strategus aloeus | Microcerotermes subtilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 30-60mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, South America | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.
Malagasy Mound-building Termite
A small termite species that constructs conspicuous carton mounds on tree trunks or the ground. Workers are pale and soft-bodied with darkened head capsules.
Did You Know?
Its dark carton mounds are made from a mixture of soil, chewed wood, and fecal material cemented together, and they can persist for years even after the colony dies.