The Rhinotermitidae are a family of termites (Isoptera). They feed on wood and can cause extensive damage to buildings or other wooden structures. About 345 species are recognized, among these are severe pests such as Coptotermes formosanus, Coptotermes gestroi, and Reticulitermes flavipes. ...
[n] - large widely distributed family of termites of temperate to tropical regions
family Rhinotermitidae noun large widely distributed family of termites of temperate to tropical regions