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Black marching termites

This termite species is Hospitalitermes medioflavus which resides on Borneo Island.

termite soldiers

This is the nest wood of the Japanese damp-wood termite Hodotermopsis sjostedti. Soldiers guard the nest at cracks of wood, while workers hide deep inside it.

termite soldiers 2

Aggressive attacks of soldiers. Presoldiers also show aggressiveness.

Black marching termites 2

This termite species is Hospitalitermes medioflavus which resides on Borneo Island. They feed on lichens on fallen trees or tree trunks.

Black marching termites 3

This termite species is Hospitalitermes medioflavus which resides on Borneo Island. Soldiers attack against predators with their frontal projections from which defensive liquid is discharged.

black marching termites 4

This termite species is Hospitalitermes medioflavus which resides on Borneo Island. In this film, they are on the way back to their nest, with food balls made of lichens.