Western Drywood Termite vs Blood-red Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Drywood Termite | Blood-red Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes minor | Callidium coriaceum |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-11 mm | 10-17 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States, Northern Mexico | Central and Southern Europe (Alps, Carpathians) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Western Drywood Termite
A common drywood termite of the western United States that infests structural timbers and furniture. Unlike subterranean species, they require no soil contact.
Did You Know?
Their dry fecal pellets, pushed out of tiny kick-out holes, are often the first visible sign of an infestation.
Blood-red Longhorn
A flat-bodied cerambycid with a rich reddish-brown color and a leathery texture to its elytra. It is found in conifer forests of Central and Southern Europe. Larvae develop in dead fir and spruce wood.
Did You Know?
This species is considered a relict of ice age refugia and is restricted to cool mountain forests.