Protermes Inquiline Termite vs Hastatus Mound Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Protermes Inquiline Termite | Hastatus Mound Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protermes prorepens | Tumulitermes hastilis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Protermes Inquiline Termite
A small inquiline termite that lives within the mounds of larger fungus-growing termite species in Africa. Colonies are tiny and discrete, occupying small chambers within the walls of the host mound. Workers feed on fungal material.
Did You Know?
Inquiline termites like this species are the cuckoos of the termite world, sneaking into other species' elaborate mounds to exploit their resources.
Hastatus Mound Termite
An Australian nasute termite that builds small, spire-shaped mounds in northern tropical regions. Colonies are moderate-sized with highly organized foraging columns. Soldiers accompany workers on surface foraging expeditions.
Did You Know?
The small spire-shaped mounds often occur in dense clusters, creating what appears to be a miniature city across the tropical grassland.