Eastern Subterranean Termite (Swarmer/Alate)

Found in soil or near moisture sources; colonies are typically underground but swarmers appear near windows or light sources indoors during spring.

Cellulose from wood, paper, and plant products; they use internal protozoa to digest it.

Emerge in large numbers (swarms) to mate and establish new colonies after rain; they quickly shed their wings after landing.

Poses significant risk to wooden structures and property; provides ecological benefits by decomposing dead wood and aerating soil in natural environments.