Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid vs Golden Buprestid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid | Golden Buprestid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotermes connexus | Sternocera aequisignata |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | Workers 6-9 mm, soldiers 8-12 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid
A large kalotermitid termite native to Hawaii that infests damp wood. It is the most common native termite species in the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a few native Hawaiian termite species predating human arrival on the islands.
Golden Buprestid
A large, robust jewel beetle with brilliant metallic green and gold elytra adorned with darker punctate depressions. It is commonly found on Ziziphus and other host trees in semi-arid regions.
Did You Know?
Their wing cases are so brilliantly colored that they have been used in traditional Thai and Indian jewelry and textile embroidery.