Snouted Harvester Termite vs Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Snouted Harvester Termite | Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trinervitermes geminatus | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Caves |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal) | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Milk Termite
A large subterranean termite from tropical Australia with two distinct soldier sizes. Major soldiers have large mandibles while minor soldiers are smaller.
Did You Know?
It gets its common name from the milky white secretion that soldiers exude when the colony is disturbed.