Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid vs Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid | Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotermes connexus | Agrilus biguttatus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | Workers 6-9 mm, soldiers 8-12 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Hawaii | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Two-Spotted Oak Buprestid
A slender, dark bronze-green jewel beetle with two white spots on its elytra. It is implicated in acute oak decline in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its D-shaped exit holes in oak bark are a telltale diagnostic sign of its presence.