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Wilton Simpson Commissioner
Termites associated with structures in Florida
Western drywood termite (WDT)
(Incisitermes minor)
boat infestation
Identifying features
Large species, introduced occasionally from the southwestern U.S.
Only found in structures in Florida, found outside in western U.S.
Major pest in the the southwestern U.S.
Swarmer with dark wings, orange head and pronotum, body dark brown
Soldier with very enlarged third segment of antenna
Swarms in late summer, fall during the daytime
WDT infesting dead portion of a live oak in Arizona
Defining characters of the WDT soldier
WDT has very large fecal pellets compared to other drywoods in Florida
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