
Community identification
Termite
Isoptera
- Order & Family
- Blattodea, Termitoidae
- Size
- 4 to 15 millimeters long.
Natural Habitat
Found in soil, decaying wood, and wooden structures in tropical and temperate regions.
Diet & Feeding
Consumes cellulose found in wood, plant matter, and paper products.
Behavior Patterns
Eusocial insects living in large underground or wood-nested colonies with strict caste systems.
Risks & Benefits
Major structural pests causing extensive property damage, but vital for decomposing dead wood in natural ecosystems.