Bug Identifier
Termite
Community identification

Termite

Isoptera

Order & Family
Blattodea, Termitidae
Size
Workers typically measure 4 to 15 millimeters in length.
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Natural Habitat

Found in soil, decaying wood, and structural timber within buildings.

Diet & Feeding

Consumes cellulose found in wood, plant matter, and paper products.

Behavior Patterns

Lives in highly organized subterranean or wood-dwelling colonies featuring strict caste systems.

Risks & Benefits

Causes severe structural damage to wooden buildings, but aids the ecosystem by recycling dead organic matter.