Southeastern Drywood Termite vs Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southeastern Drywood Termite | Bornean Flat-horned Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes snyderi | Gnaphaloryx squalidus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 7–11 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) |
| 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.
Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
A compact stag beetle with a broad, flattened body perfectly adapted for living under bark. It is dark reddish-brown with flattened mandibles and ridged elytra for grip in tight spaces.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into crevices less than 5 mm wide between bark and wood.