New record of Schievitermes globicornis Roisin, 2022 (Blattodea, Isoptera, Termitidae) for the Brazilian Amazon forest - (2025)
Acessos: 16
Walterley W. Pereira-Filho, Rayssa Almeida-Azevedo, Jose W. Morais, Renato A. Azevedo
Volume: 7 - Issue: 0
Resumo.
Schievitermes Roisin, 2022 is a monotypic termite genus previously described only from French Guiana. In this study, we report for the first time the occurrence of this species in the Brazilian Amazon, in the Ducke Reserve, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Species identification was confirmed through detailed morphological analyses of soldiers and workers, following established protocols, and comparison with previously published descriptions and illustrations. This record significantly expands the known geographic distribution of the species and highlights the importance of Amazonian forests in conserving poorly known termite lineages.
Keywords: Soldier, Termite, Taxonomy, Neotropical Region
Idioma: English
Registro: 2026-06-26 19:22:54
https://www.entomologicalcommunications.org/index.php/entcom/article/view/522