Queensland Cathedral Termite vs Silver-spotted Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Queensland Cathedral Termite | Silver-spotted Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes magnus | Hesperia comma |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 28-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Tropical Queensland, Australia | Europe, temperate Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Queensland Cathedral Termite
A large Australian nasute termite that constructs impressive cathedral-like mounds in tropical Queensland. Mounds are tall and narrow with multiple turrets and spires. Colonies can persist for many decades.
Did You Know?
The cathedral mounds of this species are some of the most architecturally ornate in Australia, with elaborate buttresses and turrets.
Silver-spotted Skipper
A small golden-brown butterfly with distinctive silvery spots on the green underside of its hindwings. It is restricted to short, sun-baked chalk grassland.
Did You Know?
It requires turf shorter than 5 cm and bare ground patches warmed by the sun for egg-laying.