Sunda Colugo Fly vs Dark Mound Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunda Colugo Fly | Dark Mound Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megischus bicolor | Macrotermes carbonarius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Stephanidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm excluding ovipositor | 5–12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, Thailand) | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Sunda Colugo Fly
A parasitoid wasp with a slender body, extremely long ovipositor, and distinctively bicolored black and orange body. It drills into wood to parasitize beetle larvae hidden inside.
Did You Know?
The female's ovipositor can be twice the length of her body and she can detect beetle larvae hidden deep inside wood through vibrations.
Dark Mound Termite
A large fungus-growing termite found across Southeast Asia that builds conspicuous dark mounds. Workers process dead wood through underground fungal gardens.
Did You Know?
The Termitomyces mushrooms that fruit from its mounds are prized as a delicacy across Southeast Asia.