Template:Did you know nominations/Amitermes floridensis

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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 21:11, 16 March 2020 (UTC)

Amitermes floridensis

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• ... that alates of Florida darkwinged subterranean termites can be so numerous as to resemble columns of smoke rising from the ground? Source: ""swarms" are often massive and a witness once described a series of alate launches as looking like plumes of smoke coming from the ground."
  • ALT1:... that in Florida, winged tarmites are sometimes found stuck to wet foliage, buildings or vehicles after rain? Source: " The alates are weak fliers and are often found adhering en masse to wet vehicles, buildings, and vegetation. "

• Reviewed: Charles MacTavish

Created by Cwmhiraeth (talk). Self-nominated at 07:33, 4 March 2020 (UTC).

• Long enough, new enough (when nominated). Article looks good. Hooks are supported by source. QPQ done. Copyvio report pending (Earwig's tool isn't loading right now). Guettarda (talk) 20:40, 13 March 2020 (UTC)

• Copyvio report looks good. Guettarda (talk) 21:20, 13 March 2020 (UTC)