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Identification history
| Nasutitermes sp. (genus) | 3 Oct 2023 | AlisonMilton |
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DonFletcher
wrote:
3 Oct 2023
Hi Alison, Nasutitermes genus termites are commonly called 'gluegun' termites because the soldiers have a single pointed snout which can produce a droplet of sticky corrosive liquid (no visible jaws). I cant see a soldier in this image to enable identification, but the workers dont look right for the Nasutitermes species I am used to. Its easy to identify the mound building species. There are only two and their mounds are different. Was this photo inside a mound? Do you have any more information or photos which could help with the ID?
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 16 Sep 2023 11:32 AM Recorded on
- AlisonMilton Recorded by
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- Less than 5mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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- More than one media file
- Confirmed by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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