Biological data for the Neotropical termite Nasutitermes globiceps (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae).
Ana Maria Costa–Leonardo
Abstract
Ana Maria Costa–Leonardo
Abstract
Nasutitermes globiceps is a Neotropical termite, considered a pest in Brazil. It has been reported to cause damage to wood of buildings, transmission poles, fences, trees and stored material. Nest architecture of this arboreal Nasutitermes is described in a small area of natural vegetation of Sāo Paulo state. Polycalism and polygyny are reported as reproductive mechanisms present in the species.
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Nasutitermes globiceps is a Neotropical termite, considered a pest in Brazil. It has been reported to cause damage to wood of buildings, transmission poles, fences, trees and stored material. Nest architecture of this arboreal Nasutitermes is described in a small area of natural vegetation of Sāo Paulo state. Polycalism and polygyny are reported as reproductive mechanisms present in the species.
Key concepts: Termitidae, Biology, Ecology, Zoology