Grenada Tree Termite vs Globe-nosed Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grenada Tree Termite | Globe-nosed Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes costalis | Nasutitermes nigriceps |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm workers | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Grenada, Caribbean | Central America, northern South America |
| 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.
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.