Termites prepare to defend their nest after it's broken into by a clumsy photographer. Condensation accumulates as they leave the warm, moist atmosphere for the cool, dry air of the outside world. Wilston, Qld.
Worker termites move through a tunnell cross-section inside a rotting tree limb. Kyogle, NSW.
Termites forage inside a rotting tree limb. They need a certain amount of moisture to keep their thin skins from drying out and therefore are not likely to leave the nest. Kyogle, NSW.