Wasp Beetle vs Florida Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wasp Beetle | Florida Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Clytus arietis | Calcaritermes nearcticus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 7-14 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southeastern United States (Florida, coastal Southeast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Wasp Beetle
A longhorn beetle with yellow and black banding that mimics a common wasp. It even moves in a jerky, wasp-like manner.
Did You Know?
It is completely harmless but its convincing wasp mimicry deters most predators.
Florida Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite native to the southeastern United States. Soldiers have distinctive calcar-like projections on their tibiae.
Did You Know?
Its tibial spurs (calcars) give the genus its name and are used in defense alongside its mandibles.