Winged Termite Alate

Found in soil, wooden structures, and damp underground colonies; alates emerge into the open air during swarming events.

Mainly cellulose found in wood, leaf litter, and subterranean debris.

Alates are winged reproductive members of a colony that swarm in large numbers, often after heavy rain, to find mates and establish new colonies. They quickly shed their wings after landing.

They pose no direct physical risk to humans but present a significant risk of structural damage to homes and wood buildings. In nature, they are beneficial as decomposers, recycling dead wood into the soil.