Microceratotermes Carton Termite vs Indo-Malaysian Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Microceratotermes Carton Termite | Indo-Malaysian Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcerotermes crassus | Cryptotermes cynocephalus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, northern Australia | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Microceratotermes Carton Termite
A wood-feeding termite found across Southeast Asia and Australia that builds small arboreal carton nests on trees. Workers construct covered runways along tree bark to access feeding sites. Soldiers have short, thick mandibles.
Did You Know?
Multiple small nests of this species can be interconnected by covered galleries running along tree branches, forming a distributed colony network.
Indo-Malaysian Drywood Termite
A drywood termite native to Southeast Asia that infests structural wood and furniture. It has spread across the Pacific through timber trade.
Did You Know?
Its species name cynocephalus means dog-headed, referring to the shape of the soldier's head.