Spined Bark Longhorn vs Philippine Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spined Bark Longhorn | Philippine Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanthocinus reticulatus | Coptotermes vastator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Northern Europe | Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spined Bark Longhorn
A small flattened longhorn with reticulate patterning on its elytra and long lateral spines on the pronotum. Found across European coniferous forests, it breeds under the bark of recently dead pines. Adults are cryptic and rarely seen.
Did You Know?
This beetle's flattened body allows it to squeeze into bark crevices only 2-3 mm wide to lay eggs.
Philippine Milk Termite
The most destructive termite species in the Philippines, causing severe damage to buildings, trees, and crops. Colonies can be enormous with millions of workers. Soldiers produce a white, milky defensive secretion from the frontal gland.
Did You Know?
This species is so destructive in the Philippines that entire coconut plantations have been devastated, leading to major government-funded control programs.