Nan-Yao Su

0000-0002-0431-5005

Hybrid Coptotermes Termites: Separating Fact from Fiction

Johnalyn Gordon, Thomas Chouvenc, Faith M. Oi, yNan-Yao Su

This publication is meant to provide science-based answers for homeowners and pest management professionals, about “hybrid” termites in the genus Coptotermes (i.e., the Formosan and Asian subterranean termites).

West Indian Drywood Termite Cryptotermes brevis (Walker) (Insecta: Isoptera: Kalotermitidae)

Johnalyn Gordon, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, yNan-Yao Su

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.Introduction

Florida Darkwinged Subterranean Termite, Amitermes floridensis Scheffrahn, Su, and Mangold (Insecta: Blattodea: Termitidae: Termitinae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and Nan-Yao Su

Formosan Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Insecta: Blattodea: Heterotermitidae (formerly Rhinotermitidae))

Nan-Yao Su, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, Johnalyn Gordon, yThomas Chouvenc

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, commonly known as the Formosan subterranean termite, is an invasive termite species, found in subtropical and temperate regions. Due to their large population size and foraging distance, a Formosan subterranean termite colony can cause significant structural damage. This species is considered a major pest in areas where it is established.

Florida Dampwood Termites, Neotermes castaneus (Burmeister), Neotermes jouteli (Banks), and Neotermes luykxi Nickle and Collins (Insecta: Blattodea: Kalotermitidae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and Nan-Yao Su

West Indian Subterranean Termite, Heterotermessp. (Insecta: Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and Nan-Yao Su

Asian Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes gestroi (=havilandi) (Wasmann) (Insecta: Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and Nan-Yao Su

Native Subterranean Termites: Reticulitermes flavipes (Kollar), Reticulitermes virginicus (Banks), Reticulitermes hageni Banks (Insecta: Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Thomas Chouvenc, Nan-Yao Su and Rudolf H. Scheffrahn

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Cuban Subterranean Termite (proposed), Florida Dampwood Termite (old unofficial name), Prorhinotermes simplex (Hagen) (Insecta: Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, Nan-Yao Su, Brian Cabrera, and William Kern