Powderpost Drywood Termite vs Black-tailed Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Powderpost Drywood Termite | Black-tailed Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes domesticus | Ampedus nigrinus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Elateridae |
| Size | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Powderpost Drywood Termite
A destructive drywood termite that reduces wood to a fine powder. It is a major pest of wooden structures across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Infested timber can appear intact on the surface while being completely hollow and powder-filled inside.
Black-tailed Click Beetle
A dark-bodied click beetle with subtly reddish-brown elytra and a shiny black pronotum. It inhabits old-growth forests and depends on decaying hardwood for larval development.
Did You Know?
This species is used as an indicator of old-growth forest quality in Scandinavian conservation assessments.