Foraging activity and demographic patterns of two termite species (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) living in urban landscapes in southeastern Brazil

Coptotermes gestroi and Heterotermes tenuis (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) are important pests in southeastern Brazil causing serious economic damage. In this study we determined the demographic patterns and foraging activity of these species using mark-release-recapture and the consumption of wooden s...

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Main Authors: Alberto ARAB, Ana Maria COSTA-LEONARDO, Fabiana Elaine CASARIN, André De Camargo GUARALDO, Ricardo C. CHAVES
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2005-11-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200504-0018_Foraging_activity_and_demographic_patterns_of_two_termite_species_Isoptera_Rhinotermitidae_living_in_urban_l.php