Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite vs Nevada Dampwood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite | Nevada Dampwood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cubitermes ugandensis | Zootermopsis nevadensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Archotermopsidae |
| Size | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Uganda, East Africa | Western United States, from Montana to California |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite
A soil-feeding termite from East Africa that builds small pedestal-shaped mounds. It processes large amounts of soil to extract humic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mounds are so mineral-rich that elephants and other mammals visit them to consume the soil for essential minerals.
Nevada Dampwood Termite
A large dampwood termite found in mountainous regions of western North America. Colonies inhabit moist, decaying wood of coniferous and deciduous trees. The species is notable for its primitive social organization and flexible caste determination.
Did You Know?
Individuals in this species can change between worker and soldier castes depending on colony needs, showing remarkable developmental flexibility.