Grenada Tree Termite vs Asian Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grenada Tree Termite | Asian Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes costalis | Coptotermes gestroi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm workers | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Grenada, Caribbean | Southeast Asia, Caribbean, South America, Florida |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Grenada Tree Termite
A common tree-nesting termite found across the Caribbean. It builds large dark carton nests on tree trunks and branches.
Did You Know?
Soldier termites squirt a sticky chemical from a nozzle-shaped head to immobilize attackers.
Asian Subterranean Termite
A highly invasive subterranean termite that has spread throughout tropical regions worldwide. They are especially destructive in urban environments and boat timbers.
Did You Know?
They have been transported globally through infested shipping materials and now threaten wooden structures on every tropical continent.