NASUTITERMES SP
- Occurring Australia wide
- Mound/arboreal type nests
- Each species has its own region of occurrence
- All species in this genus have “nasute” soldiers (head drawn to a point – with fused mandibles)
- Most destructive species of sound timber in service is Nasutitermes exitiosus
- Majority of this genus preferring hardwoods
- Sub-colonies in buildings often formed from supplementary Queens
- Identification from soldier caste with assistance from worker, nest habit and region of occurrence
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