Ozark Cave Silverfish vs Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ozark Cave Silverfish | Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Speleonycta ozarkensis | Cubitermes fungifaber |
| Order | Zygentoma | Blattodea |
| Family | Nicoletiidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | United States | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Ozark Cave Silverfish
A blind cave-adapted silverfish found in caves of the Ozark Highlands. It is completely white and eyeless.
Did You Know?
It is the only known species of its genus, endemic to Ozark caves.
Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
A soil-feeding termite that builds distinctive mushroom-shaped mounds. It processes large volumes of soil to extract organic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mushroom-shaped mound caps shed rainwater efficiently, protecting the colony from tropical downpours.