Ribbed Net-winged Beetle vs Javanese Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ribbed Net-winged Beetle | Javanese Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platycis minutus | Schedorhinotermes javanicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Lycidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ribbed Net-winged Beetle
A small European net-winged beetle with dark reddish-brown elytra featuring strongly raised longitudinal ridges. It is found on dead wood and fungi in damp forest habitats.
Did You Know?
The strongly ribbed elytra distinguish this small species from other European lycid beetles at a glance.
Javanese Subterranean Termite
A subterranean termite found throughout Southeast Asia with a distinctive dimorphic soldier caste consisting of both major and minor soldiers. Major soldiers have large, sickle-shaped mandibles while minor soldiers have smaller heads. Colonies nest in soil and dead wood.
Did You Know?
The two distinct soldier types work cooperatively in defense, with minor soldiers forming a fast-response first line while major soldiers deliver powerful crushing bites.