Protermes Inquiline Termite vs Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Protermes Inquiline Termite | Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protermes prorepens | Quesada gigas |
| Order | Blattodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 55-65 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Protermes Inquiline Termite
A small inquiline termite that lives within the mounds of larger fungus-growing termite species in Africa. Colonies are tiny and discrete, occupying small chambers within the walls of the host mound. Workers feed on fungal material.
Did You Know?
Inquiline termites like this species are the cuckoos of the termite world, sneaking into other species' elaborate mounds to exploit their resources.
Eastern Snowy Tree Cricket
One of the largest Neotropical cicadas with a body length exceeding 60 mm. It has greenish transparent wings and a robust body, producing an enormously loud call.
Did You Know?
In Costa Rica and Brazil, it is commonly called 'chicharra' and its deafening chorus marks the transition from dry season to wet season.