Global elevational, latitudinal, and climatic limits for termites and the redescription of Rugitermes laticollis Snyder (Isoptera: Kalotermitidae) from the Andean Highlands

Sociobiology

Rudolf H Scheffrahn¹ 

[1] Florida University

关键词: Elevation;    Latitude;    Temperature;    Precipitation;    Biogeographical Regions;   

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来源: Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, Brazil

【 摘 要 】

We compile, map, and discuss global elevational, latitudinal, thermal, and rainfall extremes of termite localities from literature sources and unpublished records.Rugitermes laticollisfrom Ecuador and Bolivia occurs at higher elevation (2700-3600 m) than any other termite species.  Termites span the globe from 54.3°N ( Zootermopsis angusticollisin British Columbia (B.C.), Canada) to 48.9°S ( Porotermes quadricollisin Magdalena, Chile).  The coldest locality supporting termites ( Reticulitermessp.) is at Churn Creek, B.C., where the mean annual temperature is 4°C.   Lake Havasu City, Arizona, whereHeterotermes aureusandGnathamitermes perplexusoccur, has the highest recorded temperature maximum (52°C) for a termite locality.   Cryptotermes brevisandNeotermes chilensisare endemic to the Pacific Coast of Peru and Chile where rain is essentially absent.  We further provide locality extremes for six termite families from six zoogeographical regions.  In addition, the winged imago ofRu. laticollisis redescribed and the soldier is described for the first time.

【 授权许可】

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