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The life cycle of a termite begins with an egg, but is different from that of a bee or ant in that it goes through a developmental process called incomplete metamorphosis, going through multiple gradual pre-adult molts that are highly developmentally plastic before becoming an adult.
Mastotermes is a genus of termites. The sole living species is Mastotermes darwiniensis, found only in northern Australia. A number of extinct taxa are known from fossils. It is a very peculiar insect, the most primitive termite alive. [1] As such, it shows notable similarities to cockroaches in the family Cryptocercidae, the termites' closest ...
Swarming is a natural part of the termite life cycle and typically occurs in the spring. Flying termites have two pairs of wings that are roughly equal in size and have straight antennae. They are ...
Nuptial flight is an important phase in the reproduction of most ant, termite, and some bee species. [1] It is also observed in some fly species, such as Rhamphomyia longicauda. During the flight, virgin queens mate with males and then land to start a new colony, or, in the case of honey bees, continue the succession of an existing hived colony.
Reticulitermes virginicus is a species of subterranean termite native to North America, found often in the southern United States. [1] [2] [3] It was described in 1907.[1]Like all other termite species, R. virginicus is a eusocial species, characterized by individuals in a colony with overlapped generations cooperating in brood care and having reproductive division of labor. [4]
Reticulitermes flavipes, the eastern subterranean termite, is the most common termite found in North America. [1] These termites are the most economically important wood destroying insects in the United States and are classified as pests . [ 1 ]
Mastotermes darwiniensis, common names giant northern termite and Darwin termite, is a termite species found only in northern Australia. It is the most primitive extant termite species. [ 1 ] Contrary to common belief, this species does not form mounds as the nests are subterranean and inconspicuous. [ 2 ]
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