Intermedius Schedorhinotermes vs African Nasute Mound Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Intermedius Schedorhinotermes | African Nasute Mound Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schedorhinotermes intermedius | Nasutitermes latifrons |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Northern and eastern Australia | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Intermedius Schedorhinotermes
One of Australia's most common structural pest termites, known for its dimorphic soldier caste. Colonies nest in tree stumps, logs, and in the root crowns of living trees. Workers build characteristic mud galleries over surfaces to reach food sources.
Did You Know?
Major and minor soldiers have completely different head shapes and mandible structures, making them look like two different species despite being from the same colony.
African Nasute Mound Termite
A mound-building nasute termite found in West and Central African forests. Colonies construct carton mounds at ground level or on tree bases. Soldiers have a broad head with a short, wide nasute projection for spraying defensive terpenes.
Did You Know?
The defensive secretion of nasute soldiers contains terpene compounds that are not only sticky but also toxic to small arthropod predators.