ILLUSTRATIONS 
Plate I 
Fig. 1. Coptotermes formosanus, soldier. 
2. Coptotermes formosanus, forewing. 
3. Coptotermes formosanus, hind wing. 
4. Odontotermes formosanus, soldier. 
5. Odontotermes formosanus, forewing. 
6. Odontotermes formosanus, hind wing. 
Plate II 
Fig. 1. A nest of Coptotermes formosanus, in its natural position. Found 
at Kokura, Japan. 
2. A nest of Coptotermes formosanus, constructed at the top of a 
king-post. Found in Taihoku, Formosa. 
Plate III 
Fig. 1. The covered tunnel constructed by Coptotermes formosanus. 
2. A cross section of a nest of Coptotermes formosanus. a, the royal 
chamber for the queen; b, the royal chamber for the king. 
Plate IV 
Fig. 1. One end of a common rafter, showing the method of attack by 
termites. The year rings remain, while the soft parts are en- 
tirely eaten up. 
2. Part of a tiebeam, damaged by termites; from a residence in 
Taihoku. 
3. One end of a pillar, damaged by termites; from the porch of the 
Civil Governor’s residence in Taihoku. 
Plate V 
Fig. 1 . Damage to wooden stairway, in a military storehouse in Kiushiu, 
Japan. 
2. Damage to foundation timbers of a Japanese building. 
3. A seriously damaged tiebeam, in a military storehouse in Kiushiu, 
Japan. 
Plate VI 
Fig. 1. The pathway of Coptotermes formosanus through a wall. The 
main entrance of the Civil Governor’s residence in Taihoku; one 
part of the walls was removed in order to trace the passage. 
2. The residence of the Chief of the Communication Bureau, Govern- 
ment of Formosa, seriously attacked by Coptotermes formosanus. 
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