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Flying Ant ?
Copyright © 2007 Robert L. Pearson

Flying Ant ?
Skull Valley, (WSW of Prescott 10 miles), Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
June 23, 2007
Size: 3/4 to 1"

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Contributed by Robert L. Pearson on 25 January, 2008 - 9:51am
Last updated 22 February, 2008 - 3:02pm

A termite.
A termite.
… Dennis Haines, 25 January, 2008 - 10:10am login or register to post comments

 
Termite
Thanks Dennis, guess I better treat my house. Subterrainian?
… Robert L. Pearson, 25 January, 2008 - 10:19am login or register to post comments

 
Not subterranean as I know it
Not subterranean as I know it here in California. It looks more like a species of Drywood Termite. The fact that they come to the exterior of the home is not necessarily an indication that you have a problem. Here in the west termites are present in old fences, trees & shrubs, and many other sources. Unless you see winged adults emerging from or within the structure (or ground nearby) I wouldn't be too concerned.
… Dennis Haines, 25 January, 2008 - 10:27am login or register to post comments

 
Concerned
Thanks for your response. I have found some temites in the flooring & walls of my house. I have removed all wood contact with the ground.
… Robert L. Pearson, 25 January, 2008 - 10:58am login or register to post comments

 
Drywood Termite species do no
Drywood Termite species do not need contact with the soil, so they can infest any wood in the structure. Painted surfaces are usually protected, but as the wood shrinks in the dry desert environment boards separate and the unpainted ends become exposed. Good Luck!
… Dennis Haines, 25 January, 2008 - 1:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Dennis
Thanks for the good info.
… Robert L. Pearson, 25 January, 2008 - 8:16pm login or register to post comments

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