Indian White Termite vs Douglas-fir Timema
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian White Termite | Douglas-fir Timema |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontotermes horni | Timema douglasi |
| Order | Blattodea | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Timematidae |
| Size | 4-8 mm | 1.5-2 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | India, Sri Lanka | United States (Oregon), United States (Northern California) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian White Termite
A fungus-cultivating termite common in the forests and agricultural areas of the Indian subcontinent. Colonies build subterranean nests with fungus gardens. Workers are pale white and forage beneath covered runways on the soil surface.
Did You Know?
The Termitomyces mushrooms that fruit from this species' fungus gardens are among the largest edible mushrooms in the world, with caps up to 1 meter wide.
Douglas-fir Timema
A parthenogenetic timema that feeds on old-growth Douglas fir. All-female populations can occasionally cause noticeable defoliation.
Did You Know?
It reproduces entirely without males and can reach outbreak densities that defoliate old-growth Douglas fir trees.