Powder Post Termite vs Dark Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Powder Post Termite | Dark Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes primus | Pholidoptera griseoaptera |
| Order | Blattodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 15-20mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern and eastern Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Powder Post Termite
An Australian drywood termite that infests dry structural timber in buildings across tropical and subtropical regions. Colonies are small and produce fine frass pellets that are ejected from the wood. The species rarely requires soil contact.
Did You Know?
Infestations often go unnoticed for years until structural timber is so weakened that it collapses, because workers consume wood from the inside out.
Dark Bush-cricket
A robust dark brown bush-cricket with vestigial wings. It is common in hedgerows and woodland edges across Europe. Males produce a short sharp chirp repeated at regular intervals.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it has been steadily expanding northward in Europe, likely driven by climate warming.