Trilobite Beetle vs Formosan Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Trilobite Beetle | Formosan Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Duliticola hoiseni | Coptotermes formosanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Lycidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 40-80 mm (females), 8-10 mm (males) | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia | Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Trilobite Beetle
Females are large, larviform, and look strikingly like trilobites from the Paleozoic era. Males are tiny conventional-looking beetles. One of the most extreme sexual dimorphisms in insects.
Did You Know?
Females of this beetle retain their larval form throughout life and look like extinct trilobites — males are tiny normal beetles, creating one of natures most extreme sex differences.
Formosan Subterranean Termite
One of the most aggressive and destructive termite species in the world, forming massive colonies of several million individuals. It originated in southern China.
Did You Know?
A single Formosan termite colony can contain over 10 million individuals and consume up to 400 grams of wood per day, enough to severely damage a home in six months.