White-spotted Longhorn vs Giant Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | White-spotted Longhorn | Giant Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Batocera rufomaculata | Macrognathotermes sunteri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | Workers 6-8 mm; soldiers up to 12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
White-spotted Longhorn
A large greyish-brown longhorn beetle with orange or rufous spots on its elytra. It is a significant pest of mango, fig, and rubber trees across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
A single larva can spend up to two years feeding inside a tree trunk before emerging as an adult.
Giant Termite
One of Australia's largest termite species with soldiers bearing massive curved mandibles. It builds large dome-shaped mounds in tropical woodland.
Did You Know?
Its soldiers have such powerful jaws they can draw blood if they bite a human finger.