Tachydromia Dance Fly vs Powderpost Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tachydromia Dance Fly | Powderpost Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tachydromia umbrarum | Cryptotermes domesticus |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Hybotidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Tachydromia Dance Fly
A tiny wingless dance fly that runs rapidly over tree bark hunting for small arthropods. Despite being flightless, it is an agile predator of mites and springtails on trunk surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few completely wingless flies, sprinting across tree bark at high speed to catch tiny prey.
Powderpost Drywood Termite
A destructive drywood termite that reduces wood to a fine powder. It is a major pest of wooden structures across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Infested timber can appear intact on the surface while being completely hollow and powder-filled inside.