Snouted Harvester Termite vs Arctic Tiger Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snouted Harvester Termite | Arctic Tiger Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trinervitermes geminatus | Grammia quenseli |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Erebidae |
| Size | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 34-44 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal) | Scandinavia, Arctic Russia, Alaska, northern Canada, alpine Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Snouted Harvester Termite
A nasute termite common in West African savannas that harvests dry grass in large foraging columns. Soldiers defend the colony with a chemical spray from their pointed nasus.
Did You Know?
Foraging columns of this species can strip a patch of grassland bare overnight during peak activity.
Arctic Tiger Moth
A striking moth with black and cream striped forewings and orange-red hindwings with black spots. The hairy caterpillar is black with reddish bands. Adults are active during the brief Arctic and alpine summer.
Did You Know?
The caterpillar's dark coloration allows it to bask in the sun and raise its body temperature well above the ambient Arctic air temperature.