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Abstract

Swarming behaviour is critical for the dispersal and distribution of the termite Reticulitermes chinensis Snyder, which can cause severe damage to wooden structures and trees. After dispersal flight of termite alates, their flight muscles perform degeneration in structure and energetic function, which should facilitate the followed establishment of incipient colony (see pages 77‐92). The cover photo shows that termite alates are preparing for flight away from the wooden stake. The photo provided by Dr. Qiu‐Ying Huang (Huazhong Agricultural University, China).