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Coptotermes frenchi
Coptotermes frenchi
Characteristics
Coptotermes frenchi is primarily present in the eastern states and South Australia. This termite species is similar to the Coptotermes acinaciformis termite, but smaller in size and has smaller mandibles. Like other termites, their caste system includes the queen, king, soldier, worker, and reproductive. Although they are considered to be shy, they tend to become a highly destructive pest. They are easily disturbed and will most likely retreat once startled. Soldiers measure around 4mm with a pear-shaped head, flat pronotum, and mandibles. The workers are blind, sterile, wingless, and can work 24 hours per day since their primary function is to provide food for the colony.
Habitat
Predominantly found in forests, the location of their nests is in the trees' root crown and lower trunk. When it comes to their nests located in trees, there will be no traces of mud found; however, when it comes to their sub-nests in buildings, a mud pack is present and evident to the naked eye. When indoors, they are particularly attracted to damp areas such as the bathrooms and the subfloor area under the house's flooring.
Lifecycle
Like all termite species, the lifecycle of Coptotermes frenchi termite begins with the queen laying the eggs, which will then hatch into nymphs and eventually mature into an adult termite that will assume the role of a worker, soldier or reproductive called alates.
Eating Habits
As mentioned above, the Coptotermes frenchi termite is a forest pest, since it usually nests in trees. However, there are some cases when this termite species attacks homes and buildings constructed of timber framing, including fence posts and power poles. Like all other termite species, the Coptotermes frenchi termite colony feeds on wood to acquire cellulose and prefers to feed on live Eucalyptus trees. Other things that attract them include skirting boards, window frames, paper products, wallpaper, cardboard, clothing, or cotton. Identified as one of Australia's most destructive termite species, they may cause significant damage to wooden structures and buildings.
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