Mound-building Termite vs Sudan Plague Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mound-building Termite | Sudan Plague Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotermes gilvus | Aiolopus simulatrix |
| Order | Blattodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 5-12 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Sudan Plague Locust
A slender grasshopper of the Sahel zone that occasionally reaches plague densities after good rains. It is an important crop pest in Sudan and neighboring countries.
Did You Know?
It can breed continuously as long as green vegetation is available, producing several generations per year.