Florida Dampwood Termite vs Compass Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Dampwood Termite | Compass Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotermes castaneus | Amitermes laurensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 6-12 mm | 4-6mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Florida, Caribbean | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Florida Dampwood Termite
A dampwood termite found in southern Florida and the Caribbean that infests water-damaged wood. Colonies remain small and localized within their wood food source.
Did You Know?
They are commonly found infesting living trees that have heartwood decay from fungal infections.
Compass Termite
A termite that builds wedge-shaped mounds oriented east-west, exposing the broad face to the morning and evening sun. This orientation helps regulate internal temperature. Mounds dot the Cape York landscape.
Did You Know?
Its mound orientation is the opposite of the magnetic termite, with the broad face pointing east-west.