Venezuelan Bark Mantis vs Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Venezuelan Bark Mantis | Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liturgusa fossetti | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus |
| Order | Mantodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Liturgusidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Venezuela | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Venezuelan Bark Mantis
A small bark mantis from Venezuela described in the 2014 revision of the genus. It has subtle brown markings that match the bark of tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
It was named after the jazz musician Lester 'Pres' Fossett by the describing entomologist.
Milk Termite
A large subterranean termite from tropical Australia with two distinct soldier sizes. Major soldiers have large mandibles while minor soldiers are smaller.
Did You Know?
It gets its common name from the milky white secretion that soldiers exude when the colony is disturbed.