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Western Subterranean Termite

Reticulitermes hesperus

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Field Notes

Description:

Black insect with a wide abdomen, straight antenna and white elongated wings. The head is reddish colored.

Habitat:

Landed on an outdoor lawn chair in backyard

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Western Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes hesperus

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Southern California Wildlife
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PublishedNovember 8, 2011

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