Walker's Cicada vs African Nasute Mound Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walker's Cicada | African Nasute Mound Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotibicen pronotalis | Nasutitermes latifrons |
| Order | Hemiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cicadidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Walker's Cicada
A large cicada of the southern United States with a distinctive loud buzzing call. It prefers hot, open habitats and sings during peak afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Thomas J. Walker who studied insect acoustics extensively.
African Nasute Mound Termite
A mound-building nasute termite found in West and Central African forests. Colonies construct carton mounds at ground level or on tree bases. Soldiers have a broad head with a short, wide nasute projection for spraying defensive terpenes.
Did You Know?
The defensive secretion of nasute soldiers contains terpene compounds that are not only sticky but also toxic to small arthropod predators.