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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Turneri Carton Termite

Microcerotermes turneri

About

An Australian arboreal termite that builds small, round carton nests on the trunks of eucalyptus trees. Colonies are small to medium-sized. Workers consume weathered and partially decayed wood.

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Did You Know?

The nests are surprisingly hard and durable, persisting on trees for years after the colony has vacated, and are sometimes used by other insects as shelter.