Grenada Tree Termite vs Long-jawed Desert Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grenada Tree Termite | Long-jawed Desert Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes costalis | Psammotermes hybostoma |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm workers | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Grenada, Caribbean | North Africa, Sahara, Middle East |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Long-jawed Desert Termite
A sand-dwelling termite found across the Sahara and arid North Africa, uniquely adapted to life in loose desert sands. Colonies build nests in sandy soil without constructing permanent mounds. Workers forage underground for buried plant debris.
Did You Know?
This species can locate and exploit tiny fragments of buried vegetation in apparently barren sand, detecting wood through vibrations in the soil.