Wide-Horned Scarab vs Indian Fungus-growing Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wide-Horned Scarab | Indian Fungus-growing Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Euoniticellus intermedius | Odontotermes obesus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | Workers 4-6 mm, soldiers 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Africa, introduced to Australia, North America, South America | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Wide-Horned Scarab
A small, yellow-brown tunneling dung beetle with dark markings on the pronotum. Males have two short broad horns. It is one of the most successful introduced dung beetles in Australia and the Americas.
Did You Know?
Since its introduction, this small beetle has saved Australian ranchers millions of dollars by rapidly burying cattle dung.
Indian Fungus-growing Termite
A major fungus-cultivating termite pest in the Indian subcontinent. It causes significant damage to crops, trees, and wooden structures.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most economically destructive termite species in South Asia.