Turneri Carton Termite vs Giant Pill Millipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turneri Carton Termite | Giant Pill Millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcerotermes turneri | Zephronia siamensis |
| Order | Blattodea | Sphaerotheriida |
| Family | Termitidae | Zephroniidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 30-50 mm diameter when rolled |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Northern and eastern Australia | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Turneri Carton Termite
An Australian arboreal termite that builds small, round carton nests on the trunks of eucalyptus trees. Colonies are small to medium-sized. Workers consume weathered and partially decayed wood.
Did You Know?
The nests are surprisingly hard and durable, persisting on trees for years after the colony has vacated, and are sometimes used by other insects as shelter.
Giant Pill Millipede
A large pill millipede that can roll into a perfect sphere the size of a golf ball when threatened. The body is dark brown to black with smooth, overlapping plates.
Did You Know?
When rolled into a ball, the armor plates lock together so tightly that most predators cannot pry them apart.