Love wings to nymphs
of flying termites,
Rain accords
Kindles swarming
Provokes lust, make them
Fly like lovebirds
Alates females start a new colony
Alas, the males, shed wings
grasp heavenly light
June 23 2021
Note:
An Alate is a flying Termite Swarmer...
Termites with wings (also called swarmers or alates) are reproductives that leave the nest to start new colonie
Alates prefer to swarm on an overcast day following a rain shower... They are attracted to light.
Most fly during the day, although some fly at night using lights as meeting spots.
After fertilization, the winged termites females head toward the ground where they break off their own wings and attempt to form a new colony. Males die shortly after mating
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