Bug Identifier
Termite
Community identification

Termite

Isoptera

Order & Family
Blattodea, Termitoidae
Size
4 to 15 millimeters long.
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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.