Mount Arthur Cave Weta vs Dark Mound Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mount Arthur Cave Weta | Dark Mound Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miotopus diversus | Macrotermes carbonarius |
| Order | Orthoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Termitidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 5–12 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Mount Arthur Cave Weta
A cave weta endemic to caves in the Nelson region of New Zealand's South Island. It has extremely long antennae and pale coloration.
Did You Know?
It lives in some of the deepest and most remote caves in the Southern Hemisphere.
Dark Mound Termite
A large fungus-growing termite found across Southeast Asia that builds conspicuous dark mounds. Workers process dead wood through underground fungal gardens.
Did You Know?
The Termitomyces mushrooms that fruit from its mounds are prized as a delicacy across Southeast Asia.