Harvester Termite vs Madagascar Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harvester Termite | Madagascar Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hodotermes mossambicus | Coptotermes truncatus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Hodotermitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 8–15 mm | 4-8 mm (workers); 5-9 mm (soldiers) |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and Eastern Africa | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Harvester Termite
One of the few termite species that forages above ground in broad daylight. Workers have functional eyes and harvest dry grass from savanna surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is one of the only termites with fully developed compound eyes, an adaptation for its daytime foraging lifestyle.
Madagascar Termite
A subterranean termite with soft, pale workers and dark-headed soldiers that have elongated, rounded heads equipped with a frontal pore for secreting defensive fluids.
Did You Know?
Soldiers defend the colony by squirting a sticky, irritating fluid from a gland on their head, entangling attackers like ants.