Southeastern Drywood Termite vs Japanese Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southeastern Drywood Termite | Japanese Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes snyderi | Batozonellus lacerticida |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 7–11 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeastern United States | Europe, Asia, Japan |
| 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.
Japanese Spider Wasp
A large black spider wasp with yellow-banded legs found across Eurasia. It hunts large orb-weaver spiders and provisions underground burrows with its prey.
Did You Know?
It specifically targets large Argiope garden spiders, plucking them directly from their webs.