Florida subterranean termites, Reticulitermes Flavipes, usually are a transparent yellowish color. Workers have pale colored bodies and can get up to 3/8-inch in length. Soldiers are light colored with dark brown heads and strong jaws. They can get up to 3/8-inch long. Kings and Queens vary from light to dark color and can grow up to an inch in length. The alate (winged) have two sets of long wings and can get as long as ¾-inch.