Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite vs Bark-crevice Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite | Bark-crevice Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes dudleyi | Nudobius lentus |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
A pantropical drywood termite that infests dead wood and structural timber. Soldiers have a distinctive rough, phragmotic head used to block nest tunnels.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their plug-shaped heads to physically block tunnel entrances, preventing ant invasions.
Bark-crevice Rove Beetle
A slender, flattened rove beetle adapted for life under tight-fitting bark. Its compressed body and strong legs allow it to navigate the narrow subcortical habitat where it hunts bark beetle larvae.
Did You Know?
This beetle is considered a natural enemy of the European spruce bark beetle and helps regulate bark beetle populations in managed forests.