Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite vs Peruphasma Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite | Peruphasma Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sphaerotermes sphaerothorax | Peruphasma marmoratum |
| Order | Blattodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Pseudophasmatidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Africa, Congo Basin | Venezuela (Andes) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Sphaerotermes Mushroom-comb Termite
An African fungus-growing termite with a unique fungus cultivation strategy. Unlike other fungiculturists that grow Termitomyces, this species cultivates a different lineage of fungus. Colonies build subterranean nests in tropical forest soils.
Did You Know?
This is the only termite genus known to independently evolved fungus farming using a different fungal partner than the widespread Termitomyces association.
Peruphasma Stick Insect
A marbled-looking stick insect from the high montane forests of the Venezuelan Andes. Its mottled coloring camouflages it on lichen-covered branches.
Did You Know?
It lives at elevations above 2,000 meters in some of the most remote cloud forests of the Andes.