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Gregorio Pevaco
Termite?
Broward County, Florida, USA
December 15, 2017
Size: 1/4" length
My best guess is flying termite.
Contributed by
Gregorio Pevaco
on 18 December, 2017 - 6:34pm
Last updated 10 January, 2018 - 6:41am
Frassed
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Curt Harden
, 10 January, 2018 - 6:41am
Yes, a termite reproductive
Welcome to BugGuide!
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 18 December, 2017 - 6:59pm
termite reproductive?
You mean like the queen??
...and thank you.
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Gregorio Pevaco
, 18 December, 2017 - 8:08pm
Queen or King
The winged individuals are those that will leave the nest to found new colonies.
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 18 December, 2017 - 8:10pm
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
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C
, 19 December, 2017 - 7:36pm