Walker's Nasute Termite vs Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walker's Nasute Termite | Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes walkeri | Batocera paroeca |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-6 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Walker's Nasute Termite
An arboreal termite that builds round carton nests on tree trunks in eastern Australia. Its nests are made from chewed wood cemented with fecal material.
Did You Know?
Its arboreal nests provide shelter to many other invertebrate species including spiders and beetles.
Paroecus Flat-faced Longhorn
A moderately large longhorn from the forests of New Guinea with cryptic bark-like patterning. Males have exceptionally long antennae that exceed twice the body length. It is primarily nocturnal and seldom encountered.
Did You Know?
Males use their extraordinarily long antennae to detect female pheromones from distances exceeding 100 meters.