South American Tree Termite vs Cream-Streaked Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Tree Termite | Cream-Streaked Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes similis | Harmonia quadripunctata |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Tree Termite
A common Neotropical nasute termite building carton nests on trees throughout South American forests. Colonies are moderately large with well-organized soldier defense. Workers forage along covered galleries on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Multiple carton nests of this species in a single tree can be interconnected by covered highways running along branches, forming a super-colony network.
Cream-Streaked Ladybird
A European ladybird associated primarily with conifer trees. It has cream or pale yellow elytra with variable dark markings.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few ladybirds that preferentially inhabits the canopy of coniferous trees.