Incisitermes arizonensis
(Snyder, 1926)
Incisitermes arizonensis is a of in the Kalotermitidae, originally described by Snyder in 1926. GBIF records indicate this name is currently treated as a synonym of Incisitermes minor. The Incisitermes comprises drywood termites that infest dead wood and do not require soil contact for colony establishment. Like other kalotermitids, this species likely exhibits the typical drywood termite of nesting directly within sound or decaying wood.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Incisitermes arizonensis: /ɪnˌsaɪtiˈtɜːrmiːz ˌærɪzoʊˈnɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Records indicate distribution in the southwestern United States, specifically Arizona, consistent with the epithet. Additional distribution records are present but not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
According to GBIF , Incisitermes arizonensis (Snyder, 1926) is currently treated as a synonym of Incisitermes minor. The original description date of 1926 predates the widespread use of modern control chemicals, and records of this name may reflect historical collections or regional now consolidated under I. minor.