Mount Arthur Cave Weta vs Savanna Cubitermes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mount Arthur Cave Weta | Savanna Cubitermes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Miotopus diversus | Cubitermes severus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhaphidophoridae | Termitidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | New Zealand | West Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Savanna Cubitermes
A soil-feeding termite building characteristic mushroom-shaped mounds in West African savannas. Workers process large amounts of mineral soil for organic nutrients. The distinctive mound cap sheds rainwater away from the colony.
Did You Know?
The mound's cap structure is added in stages, with each new layer extending outward like an umbrella to protect lower portions from heavy tropical rains.