Bug FAQDesert Dampwood Termite
Paraneotermes simplicicornis · Order: Blattodea · Family: Kalotermitidae
The Desert Dampwood Termite lives in the drylands of North America, including places like Death Valley. It feeds on rotten and fallen Joshua trees.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It lives in the drylands of North America, such as Death Valley. It is commonly found on rotten and fallen Joshua trees.
Source: Wikipedia
What it eats
It feeds on rotten and fallen Joshua trees.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range is the drylands of North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 5 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, California.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
More photos
Same family (Kalotermitidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraneotermes_simplicicornis
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