Anceps Termite vs Conehead Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Anceps Termite | Conehead Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ancistrotermes cavithorax | Nasutitermes ephratae |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Central America, Northern South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Anceps Termite
A fungus-growing termite common across Sub-Saharan Africa, often sharing habitat with larger Macrotermes species. Colonies build small subterranean nests with fungus gardens. Workers are small and forage under covered tunnels.
Did You Know?
This species sometimes constructs its nest directly adjacent to or even within the larger mound of Macrotermes, living as a neighbor without conflict.
Conehead Termite
A nasute termite of Central America that builds conspicuous dark nests on tree trunks. Soldiers have elongated cone-shaped heads used to spray chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
An invasive population discovered in Florida in 2001 prompted a multimillion-dollar eradication campaign due to their destructive foraging.