Peruvian Bark Mantis vs Florida Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peruvian Bark Mantis | Florida Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa manausensis | Calcaritermes nearcticus |
| Order | Mantodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 22-30 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Peru | Southeastern United States (Florida, coastal Southeast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Peruvian Bark Mantis
A bark mantis originally described from the Manaus region of Brazil but also found in Peru. It has a dark brown body with lighter speckles.
Did You Know?
It is most commonly collected using headlamp surveys on tree trunks at night.
Florida Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite native to the southeastern United States. Soldiers have distinctive calcar-like projections on their tibiae.
Did You Know?
Its tibial spurs (calcars) give the genus its name and are used in defense alongside its mandibles.