termite

• Беловатое, мягкотелое, похожее на муравья общественное насекомое, питающееся древесиной, часто наносящее ущерб деревянным конструкциям.

A whitish, soft-bodied, ant-like social insect that feeds on wood, often causing damage to wooden structures.

1. Wood-eating insectB1formalscientific

   A small, pale, soft-bodied social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood, often causing damage to buildings and trees.

   Термит

   • Termites can cause significant structural damage to wooden houses.
   • The colony of termites was found under the floorboards.
   • Homeowners should regularly inspect for signs of termite infestation.

   Synonymswhite ant