Southeastern Drywood Termite vs African Carpenter Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southeastern Drywood Termite | African Carpenter Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes snyderi | Xylocopa caffra |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Apidae |
| Size | 7–11 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Southern Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Southeastern Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in the southeastern United States that infests structural timber. Colonies are small but can persist for decades undetected.
Did You Know?
Swarms are attracted to lights at night, and finding shed wings on windowsills is often the first sign of infestation.
African Carpenter Bee
A large robust bee with a shiny black body and yellowish thoracic hair in males. It excavates nesting tunnels in dead wood and plant stems.
Did You Know?
Despite their intimidating size and loud buzzing, males are completely harmless as they lack a stinger.