Globe-nosed Nasute Termite vs Nevada Dampwood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Globe-nosed Nasute Termite | Nevada Dampwood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes nigriceps | Zootermopsis nevadensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Archotermopsidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, northern South America | Western United States, from Montana to California |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Globe-nosed Nasute Termite
A tree-nesting nasute termite from Central and South America that builds dark carton nests high in trees. Soldiers have a bulbous nasus for spraying chemical defenses.
Did You Know?
Its arboreal nests can house over 100,000 individuals and are connected to foraging sites by covered runways on tree bark.
Nevada Dampwood Termite
A large dampwood termite found in mountainous regions of western North America. Colonies inhabit moist, decaying wood of coniferous and deciduous trees. The species is notable for its primitive social organization and flexible caste determination.
Did You Know?
Individuals in this species can change between worker and soldier castes depending on colony needs, showing remarkable developmental flexibility.