Macrotermes convulsionarius is a species of termite of the family Termitidae.

It is native to India and Sri Lanka.

[2][3] Soldiers are very large with well developed mandibles.

[3] It is a major pest of many wood works in buildings.

[4] Flagellated bacteria such as Bacillus, Acinitobacter, Salmonella, Enterobacter, and Enterococcus are found abundant in gut of M.