Rhinotermitidae

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

Rudolf H. Scheffrahn and Nan-Yao Su

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

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

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

Nan-Yao Su, Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, Johnalyn Gordon, and Thomas 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.