Reticulitermes Flanipes (Noun)
Meaning
Destructive United States termite.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Reticulitermes flavipes is a destructive United States termite species responsible for significant annual losses to homes and other structures.
- Subterranean termites such as Reticulitermes flavipes are found throughout much of the country and can cause costly damage.
- In many northern states, the eastern subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes, is a major pest.
- Reticulitermes flavipes, commonly known as the eastern subterranean termite, is one of the most widely distributed termite species in the United States.
- Due to their social structure, a large colony of Reticulitermes flavipes can inflict widespread damage to buildings and trees in a relatively short time period.