Nevada Dampwood Termite vs Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nevada Dampwood Termite | Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zootermopsis nevadensis | Neotermes connexus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Archotermopsidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | Workers 6-9 mm, soldiers 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States, from Montana to California | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Nevada Dampwood Termite
A large dampwood termite found in mountainous regions of western North America. Colonies inhabit moist, decaying wood of coniferous and deciduous trees. The species is notable for its primitive social organization and flexible caste determination.
Did You Know?
Individuals in this species can change between worker and soldier castes depending on colony needs, showing remarkable developmental flexibility.
Pacific Dampwood Kalotermitid
A large kalotermitid termite native to Hawaii that infests damp wood. It is the most common native termite species in the Hawaiian Islands.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a few native Hawaiian termite species predating human arrival on the islands.