Titan Longhorn Beetle vs Malagasy Mound-building Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Titan Longhorn Beetle | Malagasy Mound-building Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoracantha tricuspis | Microcerotermes subtilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm body length | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Madagascar |
| 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.
Malagasy Mound-building Termite
A small termite species that constructs conspicuous carton mounds on tree trunks or the ground. Workers are pale and soft-bodied with darkened head capsules.
Did You Know?
Its dark carton mounds are made from a mixture of soil, chewed wood, and fecal material cemented together, and they can persist for years even after the colony dies.