Macrotermes Queen vs Tree-Nesting Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Macrotermes Queen | Tree-Nesting Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotermes bellicosus | Nasutitermes corniger |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm (queen) | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Central America, South America, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Macrotermes Queen
Queens can live for over 25 years (possibly up to 50) and grow to enormous size — a single queen lays up to 30,000 eggs per day, more than any other insect.
Did You Know?
A Macrotermes queen can live 25-50 years and produce up to 30,000 eggs per day — her abdomen swells so large that she becomes physically incapable of moving.
Tree-Nesting Nasute Termite
A common arboreal termite in the Americas that builds large dark carton nests in trees. Covered foraging trails extend from the nest down the trunk to the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Their tree nests can weigh over 50 kilograms and house more than a million individuals.