Pleasing Lacewing Beetle vs Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pleasing Lacewing Beetle | Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zenoa picea | Sphaerotermes sphaerothorax |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Synchroidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central Africa, Congo Basin |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pleasing Lacewing Beetle
An uncommon beetle found only on fungus-covered deciduous trees.
Did You Know?
Its family contains fewer than ten species worldwide.
Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite
An African fungus-growing termite with a unique fungus cultivation strategy. Unlike other fungiculturists that grow Termitomyces, this species cultivates a different lineage of fungus. Colonies build subterranean nests in tropical forest soils.
Did You Know?
This is the only termite genus known to independently evolved fungus farming using a different fungal partner than the widespread Termitomyces association.