Florida Entomologist (1997) 80, 408-411
Nan-Yao Su, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and T. Weissling (1997)
A new introduction of a subterranean termite, Coptotermes havilandi Holmgren (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in Miami, Florida
Florida Entomologist 80 (3), 408-411
Abstract: The first introduction record of the subterranean termite, Coptotermes havilandi Holmgren, into the continental United States is reported. Thus far, two infestations have been recorded in Miami, Florida. The infestation history suggests that C. havilandi was probably introduced to Miami about 10 years ago through maritime transportation. Coptotermes havilandi is found primarily in tropical regions such as southeast Asia, Brazil, and the Caribbean, and its damage potential is similar to that of the Formosan subterranean termite, C. formosanus Shiraki.
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Database assignments for author(s): Nan-Yao Su
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
new introduction of pest
surveys/sampling/distribution
