Sabre Wasp vs Dark Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sabre Wasp | Dark Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhyssa persuasoria | Incisitermes fruticavus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm body length | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southwestern United States, Sonoran Desert |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sabre Wasp
The largest European ichneumon wasp, recognized by its black-and-white banded body. It parasitizes the larvae of wood wasps within conifer trunks.
Did You Know?
She can detect a wood wasp larva through several centimeters of solid timber using her antennae.
Dark Western Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. It infests dead wood in desert trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
It commonly infests dead wood of palo verde trees and mesquite in the Sonoran Desert.