Intermedius Schedorhinotermes vs Aposthonia Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Intermedius Schedorhinotermes | Aposthonia Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schedorhinotermes intermedius | Aposthonia ceylonica |
| Order | Blattodea | Embioptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Oligotomidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 7.0-11.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Northern and eastern Australia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Aposthonia Web Spinner
A web spinner from Sri Lanka and southern India found under bark and stones. It lives in communal silk galleries with multiple females.
Did You Know?
Multiple females share interconnected silk galleries but each maintains her own brood chamber within the communal web.