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COPTOTERMES FORMOSANUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies)
Coptotermes formosanus
Latin
CONT

The Formosan subterranean termite (Coptotermes formosanus) is an invasive species of termite. It has been transported worldwide from its native range in southern China to Formosa (Taiwan, where it gets its name) and Japan. In the 20th century it became established in South Africa, Hawaii and in the continental United States.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Coptotermes formosanus
Latin
OBS

Termite de la famille des Rhinotermitidae.

Spanish

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