Macrotermes gilvus

Macrotermes gilvus · Order: Blattodea · Family: Termitidae

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Macrotermes gilvus
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Macrotermes gilvus is a large termite found in India, parts of Indochina and Malesia. In Indochina it can be told apart from the similar Macrotermes carbonarius by its brown colour.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

It occurs in India, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, East Timor, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Source: Wikipedia

Lookalikes

It co-occurs with Macrotermes carbonarius in parts of Indochina and is distinguished by its brown colour.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Termitidae)

Blackmound TermiteBlackmound TermiteAmitermes hastatusSpinifex TermiteSpinifex TermiteNasutitermes triodiaeCan irritate skinGiant Mound TermiteGiant Mound TermiteMacrotermes michaelseni

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macrotermes_gilvus

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