Pacific Spiketail vs Apicotermes Nest-builder
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Spiketail | Apicotermes Nest-builder |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cordulegaster dorsalis | Apicotermes arquieri |
| Order | Odonata | Blattodea |
| Family | Cordulegastridae | Termitidae |
| Size | 65-75 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pacific Spiketail
The only spiketail dragonfly on the Pacific coast of North America. It has a dark brown body with yellow dorsal spots and patrols shaded forest seepages.
Did You Know?
It is the only spiketail species found west of the Rocky Mountains in North America.
Apicotermes Nest-builder
A subterranean soil-feeding termite found in African forests, renowned for building the most architecturally complex nests of any termite. The underground nests feature precisely constructed spiral staircases, ramps, and ventilation shafts. Workers are blind and entirely subterranean.
Did You Know?
The internal architecture of Apicotermes nests features spiral ramps and precisely spaced ventilation holes that rival human engineering in their sophistication.