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Soldier Syntermes are among the largest termites in South America. This individual is guarding a nest entrance. Carrancas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Syntermes workers gather detritus. Carrancas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
The arboreal nest of Nasutitermes termites. Jatun Sacha reserve, Napo, Ecuador
Soldier Tenuirostritermes are smaller than the workers of their species. Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
Amitermes laurensis, magnetic termite mound. The north-south orientation of these blade-like structures is thought to help the termites regulate the temperature of their nest. Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
Nasute termite soldiers (Termitidae) rush forward to guard a breach in their nest. These insects can squirt a noxious, sticky substance out of their snouts. Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia
Freshly white after a molt, this worker Tenuirostritermes termite will darken over time. Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
Tenuirostritermes termites Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA
Soldier Syntermes are among the largest termites in South America. This individual is guarding a nest entrance.

Carrancas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Soldier Syntermes are among the largest termites in South America. This individual is guarding a nest entrance. Carrancas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Soldier Syntermes are among the largest termites in South America. This individual is guarding a nest entrance.

Carrancas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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