Indian Fungus-growing Termite vs Powder Post Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Fungus-growing Termite | Powder Post Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontotermes obesus | Cryptotermes primus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 4-6 mm, soldiers 7-10 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka | Northern and eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Indian Fungus-growing Termite
A major fungus-cultivating termite pest in the Indian subcontinent. It causes significant damage to crops, trees, and wooden structures.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most economically destructive termite species in South Asia.
Powder Post Termite
An Australian drywood termite that infests dry structural timber in buildings across tropical and subtropical regions. Colonies are small and produce fine frass pellets that are ejected from the wood. The species rarely requires soil contact.
Did You Know?
Infestations often go unnoticed for years until structural timber is so weakened that it collapses, because workers consume wood from the inside out.