Termites gather inside a hollowed out rotting tree limb for warmth. Kyogle, NSW.
Winged termites start to be produced by the colony once it reaches a certain size. These winged males and females will mate and start a new colony elsewhere. Kyogle, NSW.
Termites are very vulnerable to the elements. Only the winged adults develop compund eyes and thick skins to enable them to move easily outside the nest. Kyogle, NSW.