Light-colored Subterranean Termite vs Asian Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Light-colored Subterranean Termite | Asian Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heterotermes aureus | Coptotermes gestroi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 3-6 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Arizona, southern California, northwestern Mexico | Southeast Asia, Caribbean, South America, Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Light-colored Subterranean Termite
A desert-adapted subterranean termite common in the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Colonies build extensive underground tunnel systems and infest structural wood. Workers are pale golden-yellow in color.
Did You Know?
This is the most common structural pest termite in the Sonoran Desert region, thriving in one of the hottest and driest environments inhabited by any termite.
Asian Subterranean Termite
A highly invasive subterranean termite that has spread throughout tropical regions worldwide. They are especially destructive in urban environments and boat timbers.
Did You Know?
They have been transported globally through infested shipping materials and now threaten wooden structures on every tropical continent.