Western Drywood Termite vs High-altitude Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Drywood Termite | High-altitude Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes minor | Evodinus borealis |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4-11 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States, Northern Mexico | Scandinavia, Northern Asia, Alps |
| 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.
High-altitude Longhorn Beetle
A flower-visiting longhorn beetle of boreal and montane conifer forests. Its larvae develop in decaying conifer wood at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Adults are important pollinators of alpine wildflowers.