Kalotermitid
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Calcaritermes nearcticus
Calcaritermes nearcticus is a species of drywood termite in the family Kalotermitidae. It is native to North America and was first described by Snyder in 1933 as Kalotermes nearcticus before being transferred to the genus Calcaritermes. As a member of Kalotermitidae, it is a lower termite that lacks a true worker caste, with tasks performed by pseudergates. The species is rarely encountered and poorly documented in scientific literature.
Cryptotermes
drywood termites
Cryptotermes is a genus of drywood termites in the family Kalotermitidae, comprising approximately 70 described species with significant economic importance as structural pests. Unlike subterranean termites, species in this genus do not require soil contact and infest dry, seasoned wood directly. The genus has a global distribution spanning tropical and subtropical regions, with notable pest species including C. brevis (West Indian drywood termite) and C. dudleyi. Some species exhibit distinctive morphological adaptations, such as the recently described C. mobydicki with its elongated, whale-like soldier head.