Subterranean Termite (Alate/De-winged Swarmer)

Soil and damp wood, often found inside homes during swarming season.

Cellulose-based materials such as wood, paper, and plant fibers.

Form large underground colonies; swarmers emerge to find mates and establish new colonies, often shedding their wings shortly after landing.

Significant risk for structural damage to buildings; ecologically beneficial for decomposing dead wood and recycling nutrients back into the soil.