Nasutitermes exitiosus
Snouted termite, Gluegun termite at Symonston, ACT
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| Nasutitermes exitiosus | DonFletcher | 10 Sep 2026 | |
| Nasutitermes exitiosus | Mike | 10 Sep 2026 |
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10 Sep 2026
@Mike Ha ha. Most of those are workers (cant identify most worker species from a photo) but in the main photo on the left margin is a Nasutitermes exitiosus soldier with the characteristic dark, gluegun-shaped head-thorax.
Location information
- Maps Callum Brae
- Places Symonston, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- Mike Recorded by
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- Mike NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Nasutitermes exitiosus Termites (superfamily Termitoidea) Other insects Insects
Species information
- Nasutitermes exitiosus Scientific name
- Snouted termite, Gluegun termite Common name
- Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 795m Recorded at altitude
Record quality
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