Termite

Natural Habitat

Subterranean nests, damp wood, or dry wood depending on species; often found near soil or in structures.

Diet & Feeding

Cellulose-based materials such as wood, leaf litter, and paper; some species cultivate fungi for food.

Behavior Patterns

Social insects exhibiting a caste system (king, queen, soldiers, workers); winged alates swarm during the humid season to mate and start new colonies.

Risks & Benefits

Major risk of significant structural damage to homes and wooden buildings; ecologically beneficial as decomposers that recycle dead wood and aerate soil.

Identified on: 5/13/2026