Cryptotermes domesticus

The domestic drywood termite, (Cryptotermes domesticus), is a species of dry wood termite of the genus Cryptotermes. It is native to Malaysia, Borneo, Australia, China and Sri Lanka. It is mainly a house termite and also found in cultivated areas. The presence of this termite can be identified by small heaps of tiny egg-like pellets of excreta.^[1] It is a larger termite species, with 3.25-5.90mm in soldiers. It is considered as a minor pest in Australia, but is a serious pest causing wood damage in other parts of the world.^[2]

Description

• Imago - General body color is pale yellowish brown. Head is paler than other parts. Wings hyaline or faintly tinged with brown. Eyes comparatively large and distinct. Antennae composed of 15-16 segments. Head and pronotum with mild hairs.

• Soldier - Head color varies from very dark brown to black. Head capsule is glabrous. Well developed genal horns present. Antennae composed of 9-15 segments. ^[3]

References

External links

• drywood termite Cryptotermes domesticus Haviland Images
• De novo transcriptome sequencing of Cryptotermes domesticus and comparative analysis of gene expression in response to different wood species.
• Progress of Biological Studies on Primary Reproductives in Cryptotermes domesticus (Isoptera: Kalotermitidae)
• Phylogenetic analysis of the symbiotic intestinal microflora of the termite Cryptotermes domesticus
• The threshold level of boron preservative against attack by the dry-wood termite Cryptotermes domesticus - Kalotermitidae