Turneri Carton Termite vs Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turneri Carton Termite | Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microcerotermes turneri | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Northern and eastern Australia | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Milk Termite
A large subterranean termite from tropical Australia with two distinct soldier sizes. Major soldiers have large mandibles while minor soldiers are smaller.
Did You Know?
It gets its common name from the milky white secretion that soldiers exude when the colony is disturbed.