Dark Western Drywood Termite vs Madagascar Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Western Drywood Termite | Madagascar Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes fruticavus | Coptotermes truncatus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 6-8 mm | 4-8 mm (workers); 5-9 mm (soldiers) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Sonoran Desert | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Dark Western Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. It infests dead wood in desert trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
It commonly infests dead wood of palo verde trees and mesquite in the Sonoran Desert.
Madagascar Termite
A subterranean termite with soft, pale workers and dark-headed soldiers that have elongated, rounded heads equipped with a frontal pore for secreting defensive fluids.
Did You Know?
Soldiers defend the colony by squirting a sticky, irritating fluid from a gland on their head, entangling attackers like ants.