Cobalt Milkweed Beetle vs Spinifex Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobalt Milkweed Beetle | Spinifex Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus cobaltinus auratus | Nasutitermes longipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 8-11mm | Workers 4-5 mm; soldiers 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
A subspecies of the cobalt blue milkweed beetle with slightly more golden-green coloring.
Did You Know?
The metallic blue and green coloring warns predators that it has sequestered toxic compounds from milkweed.
Spinifex Termite
A mound-building termite common across the dry interior of Australia. Its hard earthen mounds dot the landscape of arid grasslands and are a key food source for echidnas.
Did You Know?
Short-beaked echidnas tear open the rock-hard mounds with powerful claws to feast on the termites inside.