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Reticulitermes hageni
light southeastern subterranean termite, light southern subterranean termite
Reticulitermes hageni is a native North American subterranean termite in the family Heterotermitidae. It occurs in the southeastern United States, where it inhabits soil and feeds on cellulose material. The species is one of several Reticulitermes species responsible for structural damage to wooden buildings and is distinguished from congeners by genetic and cuticular hydrocarbon profiles rather than morphology alone.