Malaysian Tree Termite vs Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malaysian Tree Termite | Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hospitalitermes hospitalis | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Milk Termite
A large subterranean termite from tropical Australia with two distinct soldier sizes. Major soldiers have large mandibles while minor soldiers are smaller.
Did You Know?
It gets its common name from the milky white secretion that soldiers exude when the colony is disturbed.