The Heterotermes Ferox- a species of termites, is widely distributed in southern areas of Australia. The soldiers in this species grow up to 3-6 mm long and are wingless, sterile and blind. The soldiers have a creamy appearance with long brown heads and mandibles. The alates grow up to 9.75-11.5 mm and have four equal sized wings and compound eyes. These termites build their nests in small colonies under wooden logs or stumps. The termites also target the decaying fence post bases or the poles. These termites build their colonies close to the nests of other species of termites. The termites in this species don’t build mounds.