Walker's Nasute Termite vs Splendid Ghost Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walker's Nasute Termite | Splendid Ghost Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes walkeri | Aenetus ligniveren |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Hepialidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-6 mm | 120-160 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Splendid Ghost Moth
A large, primitive moth with bright green and white patterned wings. Its larvae bore into tree trunks and live inside galleries covered with silk and frass, making them among the longest-lived Australian caterpillars.
Did You Know?
Ghost moth larvae can live inside a tree trunk for up to five years, feeding on the living wood before pupating.