Titan Longhorn Beetle vs African Mound Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Titan Longhorn Beetle | African Mound Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoracantha tricuspis | Macrotermes michaelseni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm body length | 7-12 mm workers |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Titan Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with brown coloring and three-pronged elytral spines at the tips. It attacks drought-stressed eucalyptus trees.
Did You Know?
Like its relative P. semipunctata, it has also spread to eucalyptus plantations on other continents.
African Mound Termite
A large termite species that builds towering mounds with sophisticated ventilation systems across African savannas. The mounds maintain remarkably stable internal conditions.
Did You Know?
The ventilation system in these termite mounds inspired the design of the Eastgate Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe, a building that uses 90 percent less energy for climate control than conventional buildings.