Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite vs Arid-land Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite | Arid-land Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes dudleyi | Reticulitermes tibialis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) | Western and central United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Arid-land Subterranean Termite
A subterranean termite adapted to dry conditions in the western United States. It builds mud tubes across exposed surfaces to maintain humidity.
Did You Know?
It thrives in desert conditions where annual rainfall is less than 250 mm by deeply tapping soil moisture.