Sumac Gall Aphid vs Protermes Inquiline Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumac Gall Aphid | Protermes Inquiline Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melaphis rhois | Protermes prorepens |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Pemphigidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Sumac Gall Aphid
A gall-forming aphid that produces large hollow galls on sumac trees in which colonies live and reproduce. Soldier nymphs defend the gall from invaders using their thickened front legs.
Did You Know?
Their soldier caste is composed of sterile first-instar nymphs that sacrifice their development to protect the colony.
Protermes Inquiline Termite
A small inquiline termite that lives within the mounds of larger fungus-growing termite species in Africa. Colonies are tiny and discrete, occupying small chambers within the walls of the host mound. Workers feed on fungal material.
Did You Know?
Inquiline termites like this species are the cuckoos of the termite world, sneaking into other species' elaborate mounds to exploit their resources.