Soldier-heavy Termite vs Walker's Nasute Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Soldier-heavy Termite | Walker's Nasute Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pericapritermes nitobei | Nasutitermes walkeri |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Pacific Islands | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Soldier-heavy Termite
A soil-feeding termite found across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, notable for its snapping-mandible soldiers. Workers consume humus and organic-rich soil. Colonies build diffuse subterranean nests in forest soils.
Did You Know?
Soldiers have asymmetric mandibles that snap shut with tremendous force, producing an audible click that can be heard by researchers excavating the nest.
Walker's Nasute Termite
An arboreal termite that builds round carton nests on tree trunks in eastern Australia. Its nests are made from chewed wood cemented with fecal material.
Did You Know?
Its arboreal nests provide shelter to many other invertebrate species including spiders and beetles.