Milk Termite vs Underground Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Milk Termite | Underground Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus | Labidus coecus |
| Order | Blattodea | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Formicidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm | 2-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern Australia | Southern United States, Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Underground Army Ant
A mostly subterranean army ant that occasionally surfaces in massive raiding columns across the Americas. Workers are pale yellow, reflecting their underground lifestyle.
Did You Know?
They are the most frequently encountered army ants in the Americas but are rarely seen because of their subterranean habits.