Snouted termite, Gluegun termite at Alexandra Hills, QLD
Identification history
| Nasutitermes (genus) | 13 May 2025 | MichaelMulvaney | ||
| Nasutitermes (genus) | 28 May 2023 | TimL |
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The images show Gluegun termites attending to a break in their covered forageway. The first image provides a close-up view of the hollow snout (Fontanellar gun) that is used to eject a sticky chemical deterrent. Closer inspection of the head and snout appears to show the outline of the teardrop shaped chemical container within the head. Thanks to Barbara for the initial sighting.
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Location information
- Places Alexandra Hills, QLD
Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- TimL Recorded by
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TimL NatureMapr Greater Brisbane Termites (superfamily Termitoidea) Other insects Insects
Additional information
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Species information
- Nasutitermes (genus) Scientific name
- Snouted termite, Gluegun termite Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Machine learning
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- Images or audio
- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location
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