Walker's Nasute Termite vs Milk Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walker's Nasute Termite | Milk Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nasutitermes walkeri | Schedorhinotermes lamanianus |
| Order | Blattodea | Blattodea |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | Workers 4-5 mm, soldiers 5-6 mm | Workers 4-5 mm, major soldiers 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern Australia | Northern Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Walker's Nasute Termite
An arboreal termite that builds round carton nests on tree trunks in eastern Australia. Its nests are made from chewed wood cemented with fecal material.
Did You Know?
Its arboreal nests provide shelter to many other invertebrate species including spiders and beetles.
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.