The Blind Termites

Jul 9, 2026

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A story about hazel ants and blind termites that rely on one another to find green plants, drink from juicy leaves, and stay protected from ladybugs. It describes how the ants guide and shelter termite eggs underground until they hatch and feed on plant roots. The narrative follows Terry the Termite, who is born with sight, meets flying ladybugs-like insects, escapes an attack, and begins to wonder about relationships and where eggs go.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages21

Reading Time32 min

Hazel ants and blind termites

Protection and care for termite eggs

Terry’s birth and discovery

A ladybug attack and a new meeting

Terry’s questions

The Blind Termites Yamam Khartash Sara Wafeeq Every morning the hazel ants led the herd of termites to the green plants. The termites drank from tasty, juicy plants until they were full. So the termites showed gratitude to the ants day and night. These termites were blind, and without the ants they couldn’t reach the plants and quench their thirst. The hazel ants also protected the termites from ladybugs. The termites had short wings. They wouldn’t be able to fly away from the ladybugs if they attacked. So the termites showed gratitude to the ants day and night. The ants were also responsible for the termites’ eggs. The ants carried the eggs for the termites, and hid them underground. When the eggs hatched, they led them to feed on the roots of the juicy plants. So the termites showed gratitude to the ants day and night. One day, while the ants were carrying the eggs to place them underground, one of the eggs fell and rolled away. The ants didn’t notice the missing egg and went on their way. The egg ended up on a small leaf and hatched after a few days. When Terry the Termite was born, she opened her eyes and looked around. She was astounded by the beauty of nature around her. She drank from the juicy plants until she quenched her thirst. She liked the taste of the juice and drank it every day. Terry grew large and healthy. One day a lady bug attacked! Terry saw her coming, so she flapped her wings and flew away. She flew all the way to the field where the termites lived with the hazel ants. ”Those insects look just like me! I will go say hello.” She flew over to meet the termites in the field.”Hello there! You look just like me,”she said.”Maybe we are related!” When they heard Terry’s voice and her wings flapping, they were astonished.”Who are you? How can you fly?” they asked. Terry was surprised to realize they could not see nor fly, like she could. Terry looked around and saw other termites drinking juice the ants prepared for them. She saw ants carrying the termite eggs away and wondered where they took the eggs.

FAQs

Why do the blind termites depend on the hazel ants?

The termites cannot reach the green plants or drink without the ants. The ants also help them by protecting them from ladybugs.

How do the ants support the termites’ next generation?

The ants carry the termites’ eggs and hide them underground. When the eggs hatch, they lead the young termites to feed on the roots of juicy plants.

What happens when Terry the Termite is attacked by a ladybug?

Terry sees the ladybug coming, flaps her wings, and flies away toward the field where the termites live with the hazel ants.

Jul 9, 2026

Upload by Asher