Malaysian Subterranean Termite vs Common Bark Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Subterranean Termite | Common Bark Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes curvignathus | Graphopsocus cruciatus |
| Order | Blattodea | Psocoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Stenopsocidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Common Bark Louse
A winged bark louse with distinctive cross-shaped wing markings found on tree trunks across Europe. It feeds on algae and lichen on bark.
Did You Know?
Its cross-shaped wing pattern makes it one of the easiest bark lice to identify.