Pellucid Hoverfly vs Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pellucid Hoverfly | Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Volucella pellucens | Cubitermes ugandensis |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Syrphidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 14-17 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Scavengers | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Uganda, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pellucid Hoverfly
A large black hoverfly with a striking translucent white band across its abdomen. Its larvae are inquilines in the underground nests of social wasps.
Did You Know?
Its translucent white abdominal band makes it look like it has a window in its body, unlike any other hoverfly.
Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite
A soil-feeding termite from East Africa that builds small pedestal-shaped mounds. It processes large amounts of soil to extract humic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mounds are so mineral-rich that elephants and other mammals visit them to consume the soil for essential minerals.