Abstract

CORONEL, JUAN MANUEL et al. Nuevo registro de distribución de Cryptotermes brevis (Isoptera, Kalotermitidae) en Argentina. Acta biol.Colomb. [online]. 2014, vol.19, n.2, pp.305-308. ISSN 0120-548X.  https://doi.org/10.15446/abc.v19n2.40108.

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.

Keywords : drywood termites; insecta; neotropics; wood-feeders.

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