Snapping Termite vs Dark Western Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snapping Termite | Dark Western Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Termes hospes | Incisitermes fruticavus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | Workers 5-7 mm, soldiers 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Southwestern United States, Sonoran Desert |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Snapping Termite
An African soil-feeding termite common in forest and savanna soils. Soldiers possess powerful snapping mandibles that can inflict painful bites. Colonies are subterranean and contribute significantly to soil processing.
Did You Know?
The snapping mandibles of soldiers work like loaded springs, storing elastic energy that is released in a rapid strike capable of killing ant attackers.
Dark Western Drywood Termite
A drywood termite found in arid regions of the southwestern United States. It infests dead wood in desert trees and shrubs.
Did You Know?
It commonly infests dead wood of palo verde trees and mesquite in the Sonoran Desert.