Rhinotermitidae species


Observations:

  • Small wadi on southern side of Jebel Uweinat, October 2006

    Termites were seen emerging from rotten acacia wood used for campfire in a small wadi on the southern side of Jebel Uweinat. They were not noted elsewhere, though in upper Karkur Talh a dry shrub was found covered with a termite nest, however in this location no live termites were seen. The species remains unidentified, however most likely belongs to the Rhinotermitidae (subterranean termites) family.

         
    Southern Jebel Uweinat, 21st October, 2006 (approx. 8pm)

     
    Upper Karkur Talh (Jebel Uweinat)
    21st October, 2006