Kalotermes brouni
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Blattodea |
| Infraorder: | Isoptera |
| Family: | Kalotermitidae |
| Genus: | Kalotermes |
| Species: | K. brouni
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| Kalotermes brouni Froggatt, 1897
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Kalotermes brouni is a species of drywood termite of the genus Kalotermes. It is native to New Zealand, and is the most abundant of New Zealand's three termite species.[1] It is distinguished from introduced Australian termites by its hexagonal droppings.[1]
Taxonomy and etymology
Kalotermes brouni was described by Australian
Phylogeny
In a molecular phylogenetic analysis focusing on Australian drywood termites using the standard DNA sequencing markers cytochrome oxidase II (COII) and cytochrome b, K. brouni was found to be nested within the Australian Kalotermes clade.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Kalotermes brouni is endemic to New Zealand and is widespread throughout the country. The species can be found on a number of native and exotic hardwood and softwoods tree hosts.[4] Infestation by K. brouni can damage timber houses, and in extreme cases the house may need to be demolished.[1]
Gallery
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Nymphs -
Winged adult
References
- ^ a b c Wilson, Libby (8 March 2014). "Termite damage at Te Aroha house rare, says insect expert". Stuff. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
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- PMID 11133196.
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External links
- Kalotermes brouni discussed on RNZ Critter of the Week, 16 February 2024
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