Termite Cocoon
This casing protects the larval or immature stage of an insect from the elements such as extreme temperatures.
Termite cocoon. Many people probably think they know what a cocoon is. Well the answer is actually more complex than it seems. When signs of termites infestation is not noticed earlier the damage can escalate to a higher level which can affect the structure of the building. Termites don t make cocoons.
Inside the cocoon the larva which is often wormlike will undergo metamorphosis and emerge as an adult a process common among insects and other arthropods. The termites live in colonies and once the little termites grow to a certain extent they form a swarm which is a moving crowd and maintain a colony. Unlike these other insects termites do not undergo a complete metamorphosis. This means that termite cocoons do not exist.
If you spot a cocoon it doesn t indicate the presence of termites. A cocoon is a protective casing usually made of silk. Certain types of insects build cocoons and cocoons are different from other types of insect casings. Cocoons are small pods or coverings made of silky threads that some insects create in order to protect themselves during certain transformative stages of their life cycles.
Fleas and some species of moths and butterflies create a cocoon.