Philippine Milk Termite vs Pitted Resin Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Milk Termite | Pitted Resin Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes vastator | Anthidiellum strigatum |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Philippines | Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Philippine Milk Termite
The most destructive termite species in the Philippines, causing severe damage to buildings, trees, and crops. Colonies can be enormous with millions of workers. Soldiers produce a white, milky defensive secretion from the frontal gland.
Did You Know?
This species is so destructive in the Philippines that entire coconut plantations have been devastated, leading to major government-funded control programs.
Pitted Resin Bee
A small, stout bee with bold yellow and black markings that constructs free-standing resin nests on rocks and walls. It is widespread across Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike most bees, it builds its nest cells as exposed resin lumps on open rock surfaces rather than hiding them in cavities.