Mastotermes darwiniensis
|
Type |
Subterranean |
|
Genus |
Mastotermes |
|
Species |
darwiniensis.* |
|
Castes |
Queen, King, Soldier pseudergate/reproductive. |
|
Nest type |
Non-mound builder. |
|
|
Nests in trunks and root crowns of trees and stumps |
|
|
May range 70Metres. |
|
|
May contain over 100,000 individuals. |
|
|
May split off as well as normal colonising flights. |
|
Distribution |
Tropical Australia. |
The largest subterranean termite species in Australia and the most destructive species within its range of occurrence. Attacks houses, buildings, bridges, posts, poles and many other plant and animal products. May even ringbark and kill living trees