Prostoia Forestfly vs Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Prostoia Forestfly | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prostoia besametsa | Cryptotermes dudleyi |
| Order | Plecoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Nemouridae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Prostoia Forestfly
A small spring stonefly of eastern North American woodland streams. Nymphs are detritivores among leaf packs in gentle currents.
Did You Know?
The genus name Prostoia was coined to distinguish these North American species from the European Protonemura.
Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
A pantropical drywood termite that infests dead wood and structural timber. Soldiers have a distinctive rough, phragmotic head used to block nest tunnels.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their plug-shaped heads to physically block tunnel entrances, preventing ant invasions.