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Dry Wood Termite

Cryptotermes sp.

Description:

Termites divide labour among castes consisting of sterile male and female "workers" and "soldiers". All colonies have fertile males called "kings" and one or more fertile females called "queens". Termites mostly feed on dead plant material and cellulose, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, soil, or animal dung. Termites are major detritivores, particularly in the subtropical and tropical regions, and their recycling of wood and plant matter is of considerable ecological importance. - wikipedia Termites are among the most successful groups of insects on Earth, colonising most landmasses except for Antarctica. Their colonies range in size from a couple of hundred individuals to enormous societies with several million individuals. Termite queens have the longest lifespan of any insect in the world, with some queens living up to 50 years.

Habitat:

Tropical urban area.

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LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 7 years ago

Your picture is so artistic!

Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Apr 15, 2016
Submitted on Apr 15, 2016

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