Mount Arthur Cave Weta vs Malaysian Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mount Arthur Cave Weta | Malaysian Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miotopus diversus | Coptotermes curvignathus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | Malaysia, Indonesia, 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.
Malaysian Subterranean Termite
An aggressive subterranean termite that attacks living trees and wooden structures in Southeast Asia. Soldiers have distinctly curved mandibles.
Did You Know?
It is a major pest of rubber and oil palm plantations, attacking healthy living trees from below ground.