Nasutitermes triodiae
In 3 days ~80% in a week >90%
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 |
Likely
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Spinifex Termite sighting in Litchfield National Park on a given day, based on 32 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 7th most-seen of the 43 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 80%, and over a week to over 90%, if each day is a fresh chance.
March
In that month about 70% of wildlife watchers report a Spinifex Termite in Litchfield National Park on a given day, against under 5% in April and September, the lowest months. That is one of Litchfield National Park's wettest months, with about 200 mm of rain against almost none in July.
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.
Yes
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Spinifex Termite sightings, Litchfield National Park has the highest daily chance: about 40%. Next come Kakadu National Park (Australia, about 20%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Spinifex Termite is recorded against all the insects logged in Litchfield National Park (32 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.
