Page 1 of 1
Please help id this insect
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:59 am
by insectfinder1
I found it almost dead in my office (it died while I was photographing it). The ruler next to the insect has divisions in 0.5 millimeter; this insect appears to be approximately 5mm long.
Re: Please help id this insect
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:00 am
by insectfinder1
and a couple more photos.
Thanks!
Re: Please help id this insect
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:05 am
by livingplanet3
insectfinder1 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 3:59 am
I found it almost dead in my office (it died while I was photographing it). The ruler next to the insect has divisions in 0.5 millimeter; this insect appears to be approximately 5mm long...
It's a termite, and appears to be an alate (a winged reproductive) that has shed its wings.
https://bugguide.net/node/view/601964
Re: Please help id this insect
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2023 4:16 am
by insectfinder1
Thank you; that was quick and accurate.