Grallatotermes Bark Termite vs Globe-nosed Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grallatotermes Bark Termite | Globe-nosed Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grallatotermes africanus | Nasutitermes nigriceps |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | Central America, northern South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
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.