Black-striped Longhorn vs Malaysian Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Malaysian Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Coptotermes curvignathus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Malaysia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.
Malaysian Subterranean Termite
An aggressive subterranean termite that attacks living trees and wooden structures in Southeast Asia. Soldiers have distinctly curved mandibles.
Did You Know?
It is a major pest of rubber and oil palm plantations, attacking healthy living trees from below ground.