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North America is home to six species of subterranean termites. Depending on the species, daily food intake per termite ranges from 0.015 mg to 0.2 mg, or an average of 0.08 mg. A termite colony of 200,000 workers may eat 16 g (0.56 oz.) of food per day.
Source:
BugsInTheNews.com: Termite Food Consumption
Resource:
Pestworld For Kids: Information on Termites
FAO.org: Concerning Termites and Wood
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