Mound-building Termite vs Southeastern Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mound-building Termite | Southeastern Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotermes gilvus | Incisitermes snyderi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 5-12 mm | 7–11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines | Southeastern United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Mound-building Termite
A fungus-growing termite widespread across Southeast Asia that builds subterranean to semi-subterranean nests with low mound structures. It is a significant pest of rubber, coconut, and oil palm plantations. Workers forage via covered galleries.
Did You Know?
In parts of Thailand and Laos, the winged reproductives of this species are fried and eaten as a popular seasonal snack during the early rainy season.
Southeastern Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in the southeastern United States that infests structural timber. Colonies are small but can persist for decades undetected.
Did You Know?
Swarms are attracted to lights at night, and finding shed wings on windowsills is often the first sign of infestation.