Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite vs Dampwood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Rough-headed Drywood Termite | Dampwood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes dudleyi | Zootermopsis angusticollis |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Archotermopsidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 15-20 mm including wings |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands) | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Dampwood Termite
A large termite species that infests damp and decaying wood in forests of western North America. Its soldiers have large, dark heads with powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Dampwood termites are among the largest termite species in North America and can produce soldiers with heads so large they cannot feed themselves.