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Hybrid Coptotermes Termites: Separating Fact from Fiction

Johnalyn Gordon, Thomas Chouvenc, Faith Oi, andNan-Yao Su

Release Date: 5/13/2026

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-IN1476-2026

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Abstract

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).

About this Publication

This document is ENY-2137, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date May 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

How to Cite

Gordon, J., Chouvenc, T., Oi, F., & Su, N.-Y. (2026). Hybrid Coptotermes Termites: Separating Fact from Fiction. EDIS, 2026(3). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1476-2026

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Johnalyn Gordon
Johnalyn Gordon
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University of Florida

assistant professor, urban entomology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL

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Thomas Chouvenc
Thomas Chouvenc
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University of Florida

associate professor, urban entomology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center

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Faith Oi
Faith Oi
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University of Florida

Extension professor, urban entomology, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology

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Nan-Yao Su
Nan-Yao Su
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University of Florida

distinguished professor, urban entomology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL

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