actually,all termites are winged(at least most).
yes
swarmers winged termites
Termites need protection from the heat, Subterranean Termites create "Shelter Tubes" to protect them selves from the heat. Heat will kill them. That is why they are called Subterranean , they have to go under the soil every 24 hours to survive. Soil is moist and cool.
Subterranean termites prefer that type of environment. Drywood termites prefer sun exposure and higher temperatures.
Kings and Queens swarm during mating season to establish new colonies
Birds, ants, spiders, lizards, and dragonflies have been seen preying on young, winged termites.
Subterranean termites eat wood and other materials that contain cellulose. In the forest termites are primary decomposers, eating dead trees, fallen limbs, and stumps.
To accurately identify winged termites in your home, look for insects with straight antennae, equal-sized wings, and a thick waist. They are often found near windows, doors, or light sources. If you suspect you have termites, contact a pest control professional for confirmation and treatment.
they eat woods and dead plants. subterranean termites eat along the grain
Termites can be both winged and wingless, depending on their life stage. Winged termites, known as alates, are the reproductive members of the colony that leave to establish new colonies, typically during swarming season. Wingless termites, which include workers and soldiers, perform essential tasks like foraging for food and caring for the queen and young. Once a colony is established, most termites do not have wings.
Redwood indicates a fairly high durability in short-term exposures to high termite activity. Findings also suggest that extractives from this wood are quite toxic to Formosan subterranean termites.
Termites come in a wide range of sizes. Dampwood termites, the largest is the US, can grow up to five-eights of an inch in length. Subterranean worker termites, which are the most common, can grow to be three-eights of an inch in length.