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Termite?
Copyright © 2017 Gregorio Pevaco

Termite?
Broward County, Florida, USA
December 15, 2017
Size: 1/4" length
My best guess is flying termite.
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Contributed by Gregorio Pevaco on 18 December, 2017 - 6:34pm
Last updated 10 January, 2018 - 6:41am

Frassed
Moved from ID Request.
… Curt Harden, 10 January, 2018 - 6:41am login or register to post comments

Yes, a termite reproductive
Welcome to BugGuide!
… Ken Wolgemuth, 18 December, 2017 - 6:59pm login or register to post comments

 
termite reproductive?
You mean like the queen??

...and thank you.
… Gregorio Pevaco, 18 December, 2017 - 8:08pm login or register to post comments

 
Queen or King
The winged individuals are those that will leave the nest to found new colonies.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 18 December, 2017 - 8:10pm login or register to post comments

 
According to bugguide editor Eric Eaton,
flying termites are harmless when found outdoors.

http://bugeric.blogspot.com/2017/03/predator-and-prey-ants-versus-termites.html
… C, 19 December, 2017 - 7:36pm login or register to post comments

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