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subterranean termite soldier - Reticulitermes
Copyright © 2009 Andrew Williams

subterranean termite soldier - Reticulitermes
Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
July 30, 2008
Size: estimate approx 5mm

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Contributed by Andrew Williams on 18 November, 2009 - 2:17pm
Last updated 18 November, 2009 - 5:08pm

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… Andrew Williams, 18 November, 2009 - 5:06pm login or register to post comments

Soldier of subterranean termite.
Most likely this is a subterranean termite. There aren't a great variety of termite genera in Kansas, so possibilities are limited. Soldiers and workers are separate from reproductive castes, so not sure how to further answer your questions.
… Eric R. Eaton, 18 November, 2009 - 2:28pm login or register to post comments

 
Reticulitermes sp? can be determined?
I just found this list for MO. Can species be sorted visually?

Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar), Reticulitermes virginicus (Banks), Reticulitermes tibialis Banks, and Reticulitermes hageni Banks
… Andrew Williams, 18 November, 2009 - 2:36pm login or register to post comments

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