West African Fungus-Growing Termite vs Mount Arthur Cave Weta
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | West African Fungus-Growing Termite | Mount Arthur Cave Weta |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotermes subhyalinus | Miotopus diversus |
| Order | Blattodea | Orthoptera |
| Family | Termitidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 3-18 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, East Africa | New Zealand |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
West African Fungus-Growing Termite
A widespread African termite that builds large above-ground mounds and farms Termitomyces fungi. They are an important food source for humans and wildlife across West Africa.
Did You Know?
Their winged reproductive alates are collected and roasted as a protein-rich delicacy during annual swarming events.
Mount Arthur Cave Weta
A cave weta endemic to caves in the Nelson region of New Zealand's South Island. It has extremely long antennae and pale coloration.
Did You Know?
It lives in some of the deepest and most remote caves in the Southern Hemisphere.