Weaver Ant vs Indian White Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Weaver Ant | Indian White Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oecophylla smaragdina | Odontotermes horni |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Formicidae | Termitidae |
| Size | 5-10 mm | 4-8 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania | India, Sri Lanka |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Weaver Ant
Builds elaborate nests by weaving living leaves together using silk produced by their own larvae. Workers form living chains and bridges with their bodies to pull leaves together.
Did You Know?
Weaver ants use their larvae as living glue guns — workers hold larvae in their jaws and tap them to produce silk, which is then used to stitch leaves together into nests.
Indian White Termite
A fungus-cultivating termite common in the forests and agricultural areas of the Indian subcontinent. Colonies build subterranean nests with fungus gardens. Workers are pale white and forage beneath covered runways on the soil surface.
Did You Know?
The Termitomyces mushrooms that fruit from this species' fungus gardens are among the largest edible mushrooms in the world, with caps up to 1 meter wide.