Insects that feed on wood (8)

I believe the answer is:

termites

(Other definitions for termites that I've seen before include "Destructive workers" , "Ant-like insects that feed on wood" , "Flightless insects living in mounds" , "Ant-like social insect that feeds on wood" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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