Malaysian Subterranean Termite vs Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Subterranean Termite | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes curvignathus | Cryptotermes dudleyi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
A pantropical drywood termite that infests dead wood and structural timber. Soldiers have a distinctive rough, phragmotic head used to block nest tunnels.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their plug-shaped heads to physically block tunnel entrances, preventing ant invasions.