Dark Western Drywood Termite vs Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dark Western Drywood Termite | Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Incisitermes fruticavus | Incisitermes minor |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 6-8 mm | 4-11 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Sonoran Desert | Western United States, Northern Mexico |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Western Drywood Termite
A common drywood termite of the western United States that infests structural timbers and furniture. Unlike subterranean species, they require no soil contact.
Did You Know?
Their dry fecal pellets, pushed out of tiny kick-out holes, are often the first visible sign of an infestation.