Over 2,000 different species of termites, with over 40 species found in the United States alone. Despite having distinct characteristics, most termites share a similar appearance. The three most common types of termites are subterranean termites, drywood termites, and dampwood termites. Subterranean termites encompass species like arid-land subterranean, desert subterranean, and eastern subterranean. Drywood termites include species such as western drywood, southeastern drywood, and desert drywood. Dampwood termites comprise species like Florida dampwood, Nevada dampwood, and Pacific dampwood.