Splendid Ochre vs Spinifex Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Ochre | Spinifex Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trapezites petalia | Nasutitermes longipennis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Hesperiidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | Workers 4-5 mm; soldiers 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Splendid Ochre
A moderately large skipper butterfly with bright orange uppersides and mottled brown undersides. Males perch conspicuously on low vegetation to defend territories.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest skipper butterflies in Australia.
Spinifex Termite
A mound-building termite common across the dry interior of Australia. Its hard earthen mounds dot the landscape of arid grasslands and are a key food source for echidnas.
Did You Know?
Short-beaked echidnas tear open the rock-hard mounds with powerful claws to feast on the termites inside.