Red-spotted Jewel Beetle vs Malagasy Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-spotted Jewel Beetle | Malagasy Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Castiarina erythroptera | Cryptotermes kirbyi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Buprestidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 10-16 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-spotted Jewel Beetle
A strikingly beautiful jewel beetle with bright red elytra spotted with dark markings. It is commonly found visiting wildflowers in heathland and open woodland habitats during spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Castiarina jewel beetles are important pollinators of native Australian wildflowers, visiting hundreds of flower species.
Malagasy Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite that forms compact colonies inside dead branches and timber. Soldiers have distinctive phragmotic heads used to block tunnel entrances.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their heavily armored, plug-shaped heads as living barricades to block gallery entrances against invading ants.