Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn vs Magnetic Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn | Magnetic Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera paroeca | Amitermes meridionalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn
A moderately large longhorn from the forests of New Guinea with cryptic bark-like patterning. Males have exceptionally long antennae that exceed twice the body length. It is primarily nocturnal and seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Males use their extraordinarily long antennae to detect female pheromones from distances exceeding 100 meters.
Magnetic Termite
Builds tall wedge-shaped mounds precisely oriented on a north-south axis to regulate internal temperature. The flat sides face east-west to warm in the morning and cool in the afternoon.
Did You Know?
Every magnetic termite mound in northern Australia points the same direction — perfectly north-south like compass needles, to regulate internal temperature throughout the day.