Voeltzkow's Nasute Termite vs Bilobatus Soil Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Voeltzkow's Nasute Termite | Bilobatus Soil Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes voeltzkowi | Cubitermes bilobatodes |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Madagascar | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Voeltzkow's Nasute Termite
An African nasute termite common in East African savanna and woodland. Colonies build conspicuous dark carton nests on trees or construct mound nests on the ground. Workers forage in covered runways along tree trunks and branches.
Did You Know?
The carton nest material is made from chewed wood fibers mixed with fecal matter, creating a remarkably hard and weather-resistant structure.
Bilobatus Soil Termite
An African soil-feeding termite found in moist forests and forest-savanna transitional zones. Mounds are small and may have a single cap or multiple cap layers. Workers feed on the highly organic upper soil layers.
Did You Know?
The soil processed and expelled by Cubitermes colonies has significantly altered mineral composition compared to surrounding soil, creating distinct micro-habitats.