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
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
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
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