Florida Entomologist (2002) 85, 273-275

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, Brian J. Cabrera, William H. Kern Jr. and Nan-Yao Su (2002)
Nasutitermes costalis (Isoptera: Termitidae) in Florida: first record of a non-endemic establishment by a higher termite
Florida Entomologist 85 (1), 273-275
Abstract: Populations of Nasutitermes costalis were discovered in Dania Beach, Florida, in May 2001 and represent the first known establishment of a termitid species outside of its endemic range. The infested area encompasses ca. 0.15 km² including three infested structures, numerous ground nests, arboreal nests, and foraging sites. Colonies are mature as indicated by alate dispersal flights in May 2001. A ship-borne infestation, initiated in the West Indies by endemic populations and transported to dockage in Florida, is a likely source. Twenty species of termites are now recorded from Florida.
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Database assignments for author(s): Nan-Yao Su

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
new introduction of pest

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Nasutitermes corniger		U.S.A. (SE)