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Queensland Cathedral Termite

Nasutitermes magnus

About

A large Australian nasute termite that constructs impressive cathedral-like mounds in tropical Queensland. Mounds are tall and narrow with multiple turrets and spires. Colonies can persist for many decades.

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Did You Know?

The cathedral mounds of this species are some of the most architecturally ornate in Australia, with elaborate buttresses and turrets.