Malaysian Tree Termite vs Acrobat Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Tree Termite | Acrobat Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hospitalitermes hospitalis | Crematogaster scutellaris |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo | Southern Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malaysian Tree Termite
A remarkable open-air foraging nasutitermine termite from Southeast Asian rainforests. Workers forage in exposed columns along tree trunks and branches to collect lichen and algae. Nasute soldiers line the edges of foraging columns to provide defense.
Did You Know?
Foraging columns can stretch over 100 meters through the forest canopy, with soldiers stationed at regular intervals along the exposed trail like sentries.
Acrobat Ant
A Mediterranean ant with a heart-shaped abdomen it raises over its thorax when alarmed. They nest in dead wood, old walls, and cork oak bark.
Did You Know?
They can raise their abdomen over their head to smear venom on attackers, earning them the name acrobat ants.