Harvester Termite vs Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harvester Termite | Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hodotermes mossambicus | Cubitermes fungifaber |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Hodotermitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 8–15 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Southern and Eastern Africa | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
A soil-feeding termite that builds distinctive mushroom-shaped mounds. It processes large volumes of soil to extract organic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mushroom-shaped mound caps shed rainwater efficiently, protecting the colony from tropical downpours.