Termites are often mistaken for flying ants because of their size and bodies. There are several different species of termites that vary in appearance, but they all share some similar features.
These are the main characteristics of termites:
- Termites vary from ¼ – ½” in length
- Termite castes are different colors, from dark brown to off-white
- Like all insects, they have bodies segmented into three parts: head, thorax, and abdomen
- Adult termites have 6 legs and antennae
- Swarmer termites, called reproductives or alates, have wings.