Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn vs Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn | Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerambyx scopolii | Cryptotermes brevis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 17-28 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe | North America, South America, Central America, Africa, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Stag Beetle Mimic Longhorn
A medium-sized dark brown longhorn beetle common across Europe. Adults emerge in late spring and are attracted to flowering shrubs and freshly cut wood.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Italian entomologist Giovanni Antonio Scopoli.
Drywood Termite
A small termite that lives entirely within dry wood without needing contact with soil. It forms small colonies inside furniture, structural timbers, and dead branches.
Did You Know?
Drywood termites produce distinctive hexagonal fecal pellets that they kick out of tiny holes in wood, often the first sign of their presence.