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Termites in PA - Reticulitermes flavipes
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Termites in PA - Reticulitermes flavipes
Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
April 8, 2009
Size: 5 mm
I was not aware that we had termites in PA. I've certainly never seen any before

These were found in a group of about 15 or so underneath tree bark. They varied somewhat in size, but most were around 5 mm

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Contributed by Vespula Vulgaris on 8 April, 2009 - 3:16pm
Last updated 8 April, 2009 - 5:53pm

Reticulitermes flavipes…
Eastern subterranean termite workers.

See reference here:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/71259
… Ross Hill, 8 April, 2009 - 5:13pm

 
Thanks for the ID
Such interesting insects they are
… Vespula Vulgaris, 8 April, 2009 - 5:53pm

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