The domestic drywood termite, (Cryptotermes domesticus), is a species of dry wood termite of the genus Cryptotermes.

It is native to Malaysia, Borneo, Australia, China and Sri Lanka.

It is mainly a house termite and also found in cultivated areas.

The presence of this termite can be identified by small heaps of tiny egg-like pellets of excreta.

It is considered as a minor pest in Australia, but is a serious pest causing wood damage in other parts of the world.