Termites comprise over 2,000 different species, with the United States alone hosting more than 40 species. Despite distinct characteristics, many termites share a similar appearance. The three primary types of termites are subterranean termites, drywood termites, and dampwood termites. Subterranean termites encompass varieties like arid-land subterranean, desert subterranean, and eastern subterranean. Drywood termites include species such as western drywood, southeastern drywood, and desert drywood. Dampwood termites consist of types like Florida dampwood, Nevada dampwood, and Pacific dampwood.