Cathedral Termite vs Giant Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cathedral Termite | Giant Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes triodiae | Macrognathotermes sunteri |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | Workers 6-8 mm; soldiers up to 12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cathedral Termite
Builds enormous mound structures up to 8 meters tall — the tallest structures relative to builder size of any animal. Mounds have sophisticated ventilation and temperature regulation.
Did You Know?
Proportionally, termite mounds are the tallest structures built by any animal — if humans built at the same scale, our buildings would be over 1.5 km tall.
Giant Termite
One of Australia's largest termite species with soldiers bearing massive curved mandibles. It builds large dome-shaped mounds in tropical woodland.
Did You Know?
Its soldiers have such powerful jaws they can draw blood if they bite a human finger.