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Subterranean termites (swarming)

Family Rhinotermitidae

Photo by Aaron_G
Published on Project Noah
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36.1524, -95.9904

Field Notes

Habitat:

City park

Notes:

I noticed these termites the day before, and just happened to catch them as they were taking flight. I then observed two different northern mockingbirds scooping them up to take back to their nests as food for their chicks. You can see that spotting here: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21732415

Reference Links:

Rhinotermitidae, Family Rhinotermitidae - Subterranean Termites - BugGuide.Net

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