West Indian Drywood Termite
Cryptotermes domesticus
The adult West Indian drywood termite inhabits dry structural wood, furniture, and dead branches, often leaving only tiny kick-out holes and dry fecal pellets as signs of activity. It feeds on wood from within sealed galleries, rarely needing contact with soil or free water. Winged reproductives disperse in humid conditions, then shed their wings and begin new colonies inside suitable timber. A notable trait of drywood termites is their ability to survive in very dry wood by conserving moisture efficiently.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- West Indian Drywood Termite
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