Termite (De-winged Alate)
Scientific Name: Isoptera (Infraorder)
Order & Family: Blattodea; various families (e.g., Rhinotermitidae, Kalotermitidae)
Size: 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6 to 12 mm)
Natural Habitat
Nests located in soil, damp wood, or dry wood within structures.
Diet & Feeding
Cellulose-based materials such as wood, paper, cardboard, and organic plant debris.
Behavior Patterns
Social insects with a caste system. Alates (swarmers) fly out to mate and establish new colonies, shedding their wings shortly after landing.
Risks & Benefits
Significant risk of structural damage to homes and buildings. Ecologically beneficial as decomposers that recycle dead wood into the soil.
Identified on: 4/30/2026