Lacessititermes Soldier Termite vs African Nasute Mound Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lacessititermes Soldier Termite | African Nasute Mound Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lacessititermes laborator | Nasutitermes latifrons |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lacessititermes Soldier Termite
A Southeast Asian soil-feeding termite known for its highly aggressive soldiers that actively patrol around the nest. Colonies build subterranean nests in rainforest soils. Workers feed on humus and organic-rich soil layers.
Did You Know?
Soldiers of this species are unusually aggressive for termites, actively seeking out and attacking intruders rather than passively defending nest entrances.
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.