Giant Termite vs Grallatotermes Bark Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Termite | Grallatotermes Bark Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrognathotermes sunteri | Grallatotermes africanus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | Workers 6-8 mm; soldiers up to 12 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Australia | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Grallatotermes Bark Termite
An African arboreal termite that builds thin sheeting galleries over tree bark surfaces. Workers forage beneath these protective coverings, consuming bark and lichen. The species is common in tropical African forests.
Did You Know?
The thin carton galleries this species builds over tree bark are so extensive they can cover entire tree trunks, making the tree appear to be coated in mud.