Giant Termite vs Lacteus Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Termite | Lacteus Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrognathotermes sunteri | Coptotermes lacteus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 6-8 mm; soldiers up to 12 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Eastern Australia |
| 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.
Lacteus Termite
An Australian mound-building termite that constructs distinctive dark, hard-walled mounds up to 2 meters tall. The mounds are a common sight in pastures and open woodland across eastern Australia. Workers are pale and soft-bodied with gut protozoa for cellulose digestion.
Did You Know?
Their mounds are so durable that they persist for decades after the colony dies and are sometimes used as road-building material in rural Australia.