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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Microtermes Subterranean Termite

Microtermes obesi

About

A small fungus-growing termite widespread across South Asia and the Middle East. Unlike larger Macrotermes, colonies build entirely subterranean nests without visible mound structures. Workers are tiny and feed on root material and buried wood.

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Did You Know?

Despite being among the smallest termites, colonies of this species are major agricultural pests, attacking wheat and sugarcane roots from below ground.