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Intraspecific aggression between two species of Reticulitermes.
As with many termite with the slicing/slashing mandible type they attack with fast foward strikes with the aim to slice their opponent body and/or extremities. This forward strikes followed by a return to the original position allow them to attack distant enemies while remaining in cover (when available of course).
They are the most aggressive toward a moving target, and will readily attack any non-termite object that disturb them (like a tweezer tip).