New distribution record of cryptotermes brevis (isoptera, kalotermitidae) in Argentina

The first record of the West Indian drywood termite Cryptotermes brevis (Walker, 1853) in the city of Corrientes (Argentina) is reported. Several C. brevis colonies were detected inside a local deposit, from wooden crates used for carrying fresh fruits. The observed damage consisted of small round...

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Autores principales: Coronel, Juan Manuel, Laffont, Enrique Rafael, Godoy, Celina, Etcheverry, Clara, Obregón, Marcela
Formato: Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Facultad de Ciencias 2022
Materias:
Drywood termites
Insecta
Neotropics
Wood-feeders
Alimentadores de madera
Neotrópico
Termitas de madera seca
Acceso en línea:http://repositorio.unne.edu.ar/handle/123456789/48487
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RIUNNE - Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (UNNE) de Universidad Nacional del Nordeste
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Sumario:The first record of the West Indian drywood termite Cryptotermes brevis (Walker, 1853) in the city of Corrientes (Argentina) is reported. Several C. brevis colonies were detected inside a local deposit, from wooden crates used for carrying fresh fruits. The observed damage consisted of small rounded holes, partially hollowed wood pieces and presence of debris. The importance of weather factors and the type of material of vegetable and fruit containers in the colonization and dispersion of C. brevis in this region of Argentina are discussed. Illustrations of soldiers and reproductive C. brevis, and an updated map of the distribution of this termite in Argentina are given.

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