A taxonomic review of the Indian endemic genus Labiocapritermes Krishna, 1968 (Blattodea: Isoptera: Termitidae) with description of two new species from Kerala, India | ||
| Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics | ||
| Article 10, Volume 11, Issue 4, Autumn 2025, Pages 1013-1026 PDF (4.58 M) | ||
| Document Type: Research Article | ||
| DOI: 10.48311/jibs.11.4.1013 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Poovoli Amina1; Keloth Rajmohana* 2 | ||
| 1Department of Zoology, MES Asmabi College, P. Vemballur, Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala- 680664, India | ||
| 2Zoological Survey of India, M-Block, New Alipore, Kolkata-700053, India | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Labiocapritermes Krishna, 1968 (Blattodea: Isoptera: Termitidae), endemic to the Southern states of India, has been a monotypic genus. The genus is reviewed and two new species, Labiocapritermes microcephalus Amina & Rajmohana sp. nov., and Labiocapritermes wayanadensis Amina & Rajmohana sp. nov. from Kerala, India are described. A dichotomous key to all three species is provided, along with their distribution map. Distribution data suggest a high elevation affinity to the genus. The genus is documented both in natural and managed habitats. Typically, group III and IV soil-feeding termites are underrepresented in agricultural plots, with higher abundance in less disturbed habitats. In contrast, the present study records L. wayanadensis from a rubber plantation and L. distortus from a tea plantation, suggesting a degree of tolerance to habitat disturbance. This study provides the first documentation of Labiocapritermes occurrence in a managed habitat. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Dichotomous key; morphometrics; Oriental; Pericapritermes; termites | ||
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