Dampwood Termite vs Black Mound Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dampwood Termite | Black Mound Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zootermopsis angusticollis | Amitermes evuncifer |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Archotermopsidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm including wings | 3-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dampwood Termite
A large termite species that infests damp and decaying wood in forests of western North America. Its soldiers have large, dark heads with powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Dampwood termites are among the largest termite species in North America and can produce soldiers with heads so large they cannot feed themselves.
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.