Philippine Milk Termite vs Voeltzkow's Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Philippine Milk Termite | Voeltzkow's Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coptotermes vastator | Nasutitermes voeltzkowi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Rhinotermitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Philippines | East Africa, Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Voeltzkow's Nasute Termite
An African nasute termite common in East African savanna and woodland. Colonies build conspicuous dark carton nests on trees or construct mound nests on the ground. Workers forage in covered runways along tree trunks and branches.
Did You Know?
The carton nest material is made from chewed wood fibers mixed with fecal matter, creating a remarkably hard and weather-resistant structure.