Tropical Fire Ant vs Savanna Cubitermes
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Fire Ant | Savanna Cubitermes |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Solenopsis geminata | Cubitermes severus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 2-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Pantropical | West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tropical Fire Ant
A pantropical fire ant with large-headed major workers specialized for seed milling. It is one of the oldest known invasive ant species, spread globally through colonial trade routes.
Did You Know?
It was likely transported around the world in soil ballast of Spanish galleons during the 16th century.
Savanna Cubitermes
A soil-feeding termite building characteristic mushroom-shaped mounds in West African savannas. Workers process large amounts of mineral soil for organic nutrients. The distinctive mound cap sheds rainwater away from the colony.
Did You Know?
The mound's cap structure is added in stages, with each new layer extending outward like an umbrella to protect lower portions from heavy tropical rains.