Snouted Harvester Termite vs Javanese Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snouted Harvester Termite | Javanese Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trinervitermes geminatus | Schedorhinotermes javanicus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal) | Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Snouted Harvester Termite
A nasute termite common in West African savannas that harvests dry grass in large foraging columns. Soldiers defend the colony with a chemical spray from their pointed nasus.
Did You Know?
Foraging columns of this species can strip a patch of grassland bare overnight during peak activity.
Javanese Subterranean Termite
A subterranean termite found throughout Southeast Asia with a distinctive dimorphic soldier caste consisting of both major and minor soldiers. Major soldiers have large, sickle-shaped mandibles while minor soldiers have smaller heads. Colonies nest in soil and dead wood.
Did You Know?
The two distinct soldier types work cooperatively in defense, with minor soldiers forming a fast-response first line while major soldiers deliver powerful crushing bites.