There are thousands of species worldwide, but there are three common types in the Southeast: One type of subterranean termite worth noting is the Formosan termite (Coptotermes formosanus).
Probably the most costly insect in the world is the Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases ...