Pedician Crane Fly vs Trinervitermes Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pedician Crane Fly | Trinervitermes Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pedicia rivosa | Trinervitermes trinervoides |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Pediciidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm body length | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pedician Crane Fly
A large, mottled-winged crane fly whose predatory larvae hunt invertebrates in wet mud and stream margins. Adults are often found resting on vegetation near flowing water.
Did You Know?
Unlike most crane fly larvae that eat decaying matter, its larvae are voracious predators that ambush worms and insect larvae in mud.
Trinervitermes Nasute Termite
A grass-harvesting nasute termite of southern Africa that builds small dome-shaped mounds in grasslands. Soldiers have pointed snouts that spray toxic chemicals at enemies.
Did You Know?
Their pointed-nosed soldiers shoot a sticky, toxic chemical secretion that entangles and poisons attacking ants.