Philippine Milk Termite vs Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Milk Termite | Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes vastator | Cubitermes ugandensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Philippines | Uganda, East Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Philippine Milk Termite
The most destructive termite species in the Philippines, causing severe damage to buildings, trees, and crops. Colonies can be enormous with millions of workers. Soldiers produce a white, milky defensive secretion from the frontal gland.
Did You Know?
This species is so destructive in the Philippines that entire coconut plantations have been devastated, leading to major government-funded control programs.
Long-jawed Soil-feeder Termite
A soil-feeding termite from East Africa that builds small pedestal-shaped mounds. It processes large amounts of soil to extract humic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mounds are so mineral-rich that elephants and other mammals visit them to consume the soil for essential minerals.