Florida Drywood Termite vs Harvester Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Florida Drywood Termite | Harvester Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calcaritermes nearcticus | Hodotermes mossambicus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Hodotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm | 8–15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States (Florida, coastal Southeast) | Southern and Eastern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Florida Drywood Termite
A small drywood termite native to the southeastern United States. Soldiers have distinctive calcar-like projections on their tibiae.
Did You Know?
Its tibial spurs (calcars) give the genus its name and are used in defense alongside its mandibles.
Harvester Termite
One of the few termite species that forages above ground in broad daylight. Workers have functional eyes and harvest dry grass from savanna surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only termites with fully developed compound eyes, an adaptation for its daytime foraging lifestyle.