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]
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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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Taxonomy and etymology edit
Kalotermes brouni was described by Australian entomologist Walter Wilson Froggatt in 1897 (as Calotermes brouni) based on specimens collected by New Zealand entomologist Thomas Broun from Drury, New Zealand.[2] The species epithet, brouni, honours the collector.
Phylogeny edit
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 edit
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 edit
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Nymphs -
Winged adult
References edit
- ^ a b c Wilson, Libby (8 March 2014). "Termite damage at Te Aroha house rare, says insect expert". Stuff. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ Froggatt, Walter Wilson (1897-01-01). "Australian Termitidae. Part II". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 21: 510–552. doi:10.5962/BHL.PART.8483.
- ^ GJ, Thompson; LR, Miller; M, Lenz; RH, Crozier (2000-12-01). "Phylogenetic analysis and trait evolution in Australian lineages of drywood termites (Isoptera, Kalotermitidae)". Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 17 (3): 419–429. doi:10.1006/MPEV.2000.0852. PMID 11133196.
- ^ Bain, John; Jenkin, M. J. (1983-01-01). "Kalotermes banksiae, Glyptotermes brevicornis, and other termites (Isoptera) in New Zealand". New Zealand Entomologist. 7 (4): 365–371. doi:10.1080/00779962.1983.9722426.
External links edit
- Kalotermes brouni discussed on RNZ Critter of the Week, 16 February 2024
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