Nasutitermes triodiae
In 3 days ~40% in a week ~70%
Nasutitermes triodiae, also known as the cathedral termite, is a grass-eating species of Nasutitermitinae termite that can be found in Northern Territory, Australia. It is also sometimes referred to as the spinifex termite, since it is found in the spinifex (also known as Triodia) grasslands. Very little research has been done on the underground nature of this species.
Nasutitermes triodiae mostly live in Northern Territory, Australia. They are known for their skill at building cathedral-shaped mounds. Mounds of the cathedral termites on the dry plains of the Northwest Territory dominate the landscape and often tower more than 15 ft (4.6 m) in height. Constructed from mud, plant parts, and termite saliva and feces, the columns of the mound are extraordinarily tough and able to withstand the rigors of wind, rain, heat, and hungry predators. Construction of the hollow columns allows for internal circulation of air from the cooler soil at the base of the mound to the warmer top. This ventilation technique provides a central air-conditioning system that enables the colony to remain relatively cool even when the external temperatures are very... Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litchfield National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Kakadu National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Possible
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Spinifex Termite sighting in Kakadu National Park on a given day, based on 12 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 28th most-seen of the 76 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 40%, and over a week to about 70%, if each day is a fresh chance.
April and October
In those months about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Spinifex Termite in Kakadu National Park on a given day, against under 5% in June–July and December–March, the lowest months. Those are among Kakadu National Park's driest months, with about 40 mm of rain a month against 350 mm in January.
Between 8 and 11 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Spinifex Termite sightings with a recorded time, and about 9 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
2nd of 2
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Spinifex Termite sightings, Kakadu National Park ranks 2nd at about 20%. The best odds are in Litchfield National Park (Australia, about 40%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spinifex Termite is recorded against all the insects logged in Kakadu National Park (12 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
