Tiger Bee Fly vs Dark Mound Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Bee Fly | Dark Mound Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenox tigrinus | Macrotermes carbonarius |
| Order | Diptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Bombyliidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 5–12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Tiger Bee Fly
A large, dramatic bee fly with boldly patterned black and white spotted wings. It is commonly seen flying around wooden structures where its host carpenter bees nest.
Did You Know?
Females hover at carpenter bee nest entrances and flick eggs inside while the bee is away foraging.
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.