Stripey Longhorn Beetle vs Conehead Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Stripey Longhorn Beetle | Conehead Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zographus niveisparsus | Nasutitermes ephratae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa, West Africa | Central America, Northern South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Stripey Longhorn Beetle
A boldly patterned longhorn with white bands and patches on a dark background. It is found in tropical forests of Central and West Africa.
Did You Know?
Their striking pattern breaks up their body outline, making them surprisingly difficult to spot against lichen-covered bark.
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.