Florida Dampwood Termite vs Giant Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Dampwood Termite | Giant Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neotermes castaneus | Macrognathotermes sunteri |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 6-12 mm | Workers 6-8 mm; soldiers up to 12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Florida, Caribbean | Australia |
| 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.
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.