Termopsinae

The Termopsinae are a subfamily of termites that live in damp, decaying wood or moist living wood. Unlike many other termites, they do not require a connection to the soil. Their nests are excavated networks of galleries within the wood they inhabit, typically lacking external openings except during swarming periods. These galleries are lined with fecal matter, which also forms partitions within the nest. Termopsinae termites are often found in damp, rotten logs. Their nests provide a warm, dark, and humid environment, crucial for their survival as they have soft bodies susceptible to drying out.123