"termites"

#13255116

31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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#13255117

31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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#13255118

31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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#13255119

31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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#13255121

31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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#13255122

31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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#13255123

31 January 2026

A false vampire bat (family Megadermatidae) flies inside a house while hunting winged termites attracted to a light source in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 30, 2026. Also known as false vampire bats, the species are carnivorous nocturnal predators found in the Old World tropics and are known for their large ears and gleaning hunting techniques.

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#12898946

23 October 2025

A masked hunter (Reduvius personatus), a species of assassin bug in the family Reduviidae, rests on a wall near a light at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 20, 2025. The nocturnal predator feeds on insects such as bed bugs, flies, and termites. Nymphs are known to cover themselves with dust and debris for camouflage.

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#12898947

23 October 2025

A masked hunter (Reduvius personatus), a species of assassin bug in the family Reduviidae, rests on a wall near a light at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 20, 2025. The nocturnal predator feeds on insects such as bed bugs, flies, and termites. Nymphs are known to cover themselves with dust and debris for camouflage.

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#12898948

23 October 2025

A masked hunter (Reduvius personatus), a species of assassin bug in the family Reduviidae, rests on a wall near a light at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 20, 2025. The nocturnal predator feeds on insects such as bed bugs, flies, and termites. Nymphs are known to cover themselves with dust and debris for camouflage.

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#12898951

23 October 2025

A masked hunter (Reduvius personatus), a species of assassin bug in the family Reduviidae, rests on a wall near a light at night in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 20, 2025. The nocturnal predator feeds on insects such as bed bugs, flies, and termites. Nymphs are known to cover themselves with dust and debris for camouflage.

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#12485257

19 June 2025

Winged black carpenter ants (Camponotus herculeanus), believed to be reproductive alates, are seen emerging during monsoon rains for their nuptial flight, on June 17, 2025

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#12485259

19 June 2025

Winged black carpenter ants (Camponotus herculeanus), believed to be reproductive alates, are seen emerging during monsoon rains for their nuptial flight, on June 17, 2025

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#12485264

19 June 2025

Winged black carpenter ants (Camponotus herculeanus), believed to be reproductive alates, are seen emerging during monsoon rains for their nuptial flight, on June 17, 2025

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#12485273

19 June 2025

Winged black carpenter ants (Camponotus herculeanus), believed to be reproductive alates, are seen emerging during monsoon rains for their nuptial flight, on June 17, 2025

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#11372941

30 June 2024

On June 29, 2024, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, a female Plexippus paykulli was observed sitting on the iron netting of a window. The spider hunted a winged termite, and its color almost matched the rusted netting of the window, providing effective camouflage.

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