Snouted Harvester Termite vs Thistle Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snouted Harvester Termite | Thistle Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trinervitermes geminatus | Tingis cardui |
| Order | Blattodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Tingidae |
| Size | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal) | 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.
Thistle Lace Bug
A small, beautifully structured lace bug found on creeping thistle. Wings have an intricate latticed pattern. Causes yellowing and stippling of thistle leaves.
Did You Know?
The extraordinary wing structure is so delicate and ornate that it inspired Victorian microscopists.