Termite (likely a worker or reproductive)

Soil, decaying wood, structural timber, and occasionally indoor wall or floor voids. Most colonies remain concealed.

Primarily cellulose from wood, leaf litter, paper, and other plant fibers, digested with help from gut microbes.

Highly social insects living in colonies with specialized workers, soldiers, and reproductives. Workers forage through concealed tunnels; winged adults may swarm seasonally to establish new colonies.

Some species can damage wooden structures and indicate hidden moisture or infestation. They also recycle dead plant material and improve soil nutrient cycling.