Steelblue Jewel Beetle vs Conehead Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Jewel Beetle | Conehead Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phaenops cyanea | Nasutitermes ephratae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Buprestidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 7-12mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central America, Northern South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Steelblue Jewel Beetle
A compact dark metallic blue-green beetle that attacks stressed pine trees. It has infrared sensors that detect forest fires from great distances.
Did You Know?
It possesses infrared pit organs on its thorax that can detect forest fires from over 80 kilometers away.
Conehead Termite
A nasute termite of Central America that builds conspicuous dark nests on tree trunks. Soldiers have elongated cone-shaped heads used to spray chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
An invasive population discovered in Florida in 2001 prompted a multimillion-dollar eradication campaign due to their destructive foraging.