Termites
These ubiquitous wood-feeding insects are social descendants of cockroaches. Colonies are composed of reproductive males and females, sterile soldiers, and immature stages that perform as workers. Below are images of termites from around the world.
The largest termites in North America are Zootermopsis dampwood termites, found in the west. The impressive jaws of this soldier are used to fight against competing colonies of the same species.
Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA
The largest termites in North America are Zootermopsis dampwood termites, found in the west. The impressive jaws of this soldier are used to fight against competing colonies of the same species.
Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA
Canon EOS D60 |
Original size: 2736x1887 |
Current: 800x552 |
