Black Mound Termite vs Spur-throated Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Mound Termite | Spur-throated Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amitermes evuncifer | Austracris guttulosa |
| Order | Blattodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 3-8 mm | 50-75 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast) | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Mound Termite
A soil-feeding termite that builds small dark mounds in West African savannas. Workers process soil organic matter and play an important role in nutrient cycling. Colonies are smaller than Macrotermes species.
Did You Know?
These termites process so much soil that they are considered ecosystem engineers, significantly altering soil structure and fertility.
Spur-throated Locust
A large Australian locust named for the distinctive spur on its throat. It is a major agricultural pest in northern and eastern Australia, particularly damaging to sorghum and other grain crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike the plague locust, spur-throated locusts are primarily solitary but can form dense bands when conditions are favourable.