Subterranean Termite Alate

Natural Habitat

Found in soil and within wooden structures; winged alates emerge to swarm, often found near windows or lights indoors.

Diet & Feeding

Cellulose-based materials, primarily wood, paper, and plant debris.

Behavior Patterns

Reproductive 'swarmers' emerge in large groups, typically in spring, to mate and establish new colonies. They drop their wings shortly after flight.

Risks & Benefits

Poses a significant risk of structural damage to buildings and wooden objects; ecologically beneficial in nature for breaking down dead wood and aerating soil.

Identified on: 3/8/2026