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Wilton Simpson Commissioner
Termites associated with structures in Florida
Cuban subterranean termite
(Prorhinotermes simplex)
Identifying features
Medium species, found in SE Florida, Cuba, and Central America
Rarely found in structures, usually infests logs on ground
Swarmer with clear wings, dark orange head and pronotum, body brown
Soldier with oval flat head, confused with Asians and Formosans but does not secrete white goo.
Swarms during early winter evenings
Damp soil nest under rotting log
Dead swarmers after flight
Swarmers and soldiers under decayed wood
Rare indoor foraging/flight tube behind sofa
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