Kentucky Cave Cricket vs Malaysian Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kentucky Cave Cricket | Malaysian Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ceuthophilus stygius | Coptotermes curvignathus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 13-25 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Malaysia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Kentucky Cave Cricket
A large cave cricket found throughout the cave systems of Kentucky and surrounding states. It has extremely long antennae and powerful jumping legs.
Did You Know?
It leaves caves at night to forage and brings nutrients back into the cave ecosystem.
Malaysian Subterranean Termite
An aggressive subterranean termite that attacks living trees and wooden structures in Southeast Asia. Soldiers have distinctly curved mandibles.
Did You Know?
It is a major pest of rubber and oil palm plantations, attacking healthy living trees from below ground.