Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite vs Thorn-Mimic Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite | Thorn-Mimic Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes dudleyi | Enchenopa binotata |
| Order | Blattodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Membracidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Thorn-Mimic Treehopper
A small treehopper with a hump-shaped pronotum that mimics a plant thorn or bud. It is a complex of cryptic species defined by host plant preferences.
Did You Know?
It is actually a complex of multiple species that diverged by adapting to different host plants.