South American Tree Termite vs Lacteus Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Tree Termite | Lacteus Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes similis | Coptotermes lacteus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Tree Termite
A common Neotropical nasute termite building carton nests on trees throughout South American forests. Colonies are moderately large with well-organized soldier defense. Workers forage along covered galleries on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Multiple carton nests of this species in a single tree can be interconnected by covered highways running along branches, forming a super-colony network.
Lacteus Termite
An Australian mound-building termite that constructs distinctive dark, hard-walled mounds up to 2 meters tall. The mounds are a common sight in pastures and open woodland across eastern Australia. Workers are pale and soft-bodied with gut protozoa for cellulose digestion.
Did You Know?
Their mounds are so durable that they persist for decades after the colony dies and are sometimes used as road-building material in rural Australia.