Indo-Malaysian Drywood Termite vs Sunda Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indo-Malaysian Drywood Termite | Sunda Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes cynocephalus | Apriona swainsoni |
| Order | Blattodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, Borneo), Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Indo-Malaysian Drywood Termite
A drywood termite native to Southeast Asia that infests structural wood and furniture. It has spread across the Pacific through timber trade.
Did You Know?
Its species name cynocephalus means dog-headed, referring to the shape of the soldier's head.
Sunda Longhorn
A large olive-grey lamiin with a dense covering of fine pubescence, found in the islands of Indonesia and the Philippines. It attacks a wide range of tropical hardwoods. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light.
Did You Know?
This species was named after the English naturalist William Swainson, who collected widely in the tropics.