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| Nasutitermes sp. (genus) | 9 Apr 2023 | TimL |
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Soldier termites guarding a breach in a covered forageway built up a healthy gum tree. I understand these are soldier termites as they have snouts on their heads, unlike the worker termites they protect. The snouts are apparently a defense mechanism to ward off predators. Additional information at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fontanellar_gun
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Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- 6 Apr 2023 10:03 AM Recorded on
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Unidentified sightings Insects Other insects Termites (superfamily Termitoidea) TimL
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- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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