Termite

Nests are typically found underground, in damp wood, or within wooden structures depending on the species.

Cellulose-based material, primarily dead wood, leaf litter, and soil.

The image shows a reproductive 'swarmer' or alate that has shed its wings. These insects swarm in large numbers during specific seasons to mate and establish new colonies.

They pose significant risks to human structures by causing structural damage to wood. In nature, they are beneficial as decomposers that recycle nutrients into the soil.