Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite vs Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cubitermes fungifaber | Cryptotermes dudleyi |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central and West Africa | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
A soil-feeding termite that builds distinctive mushroom-shaped mounds. It processes large volumes of soil to extract organic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mushroom-shaped mound caps shed rainwater efficiently, protecting the colony from tropical downpours.
Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite
A pantropical drywood termite that infests dead wood and structural timber. Soldiers have a distinctive rough, phragmotic head used to block nest tunnels.
Did You Know?
Soldiers use their plug-shaped heads to physically block tunnel entrances, preventing ant invasions.