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| Pseudocapritermes novus Rituparna, Baraik & Rajmohana, in Sengupta, Baraik, Rajmohana, Debnath, Dinesh et Chinu, 2026. |
Abstract
The present study reports a new species, Pseudocapritermes novus Rituparna, Baraik & Rajmohana sp. nov. from West Bengal, India. Species description followed an integrative taxonomic approach by including a mitochondrial 16S rRNA genetic sequence with comprehensive morphological characteristics of the soldier caste. Additionally, the first mt 16S rRNA gene sequence for the recently identified Pseudocapritermes kunjepu Mathew, 2020, is presented in the study. Digital photos of the new species are also included, along with an identification key to the soldier castes of all species of the genus reported from the Indian sub-continent. Association of Pericapritermes semarangi (Holmgren, 1913) with the new species is also recorded in the study.
Keywords: Inquiline, mitochondrial 16S rRNA, molecular phylogeny, Pericapritermes, Pseudocapritermes, taxonomy
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| Pseudocapritermes novus Rituparna, Baraik & Rajmohana sp. nov., Soldier: A. General habitus, lateral view; B. Postmentum; C. Mandibles; D. Head capsule, dorsal view; E. Head capsule, ventral view; F. Labrum marked with an arrow (the extended process of the anterolateral corner of the labrum is broken on the right side); G. Antennae. |
Pseudocapritermes novus Rituparna, Baraik & Rajmohana sp. nov.
Rituparna Sengupta, Balmohan Baraik, Rajmohana K., Rupam Debnath, K. P. Dinesh and Ipe Chinu. 2026. Description of A New Species of Soil-dwelling Termites (Blattodea: Termitidae: Mirocapritermitinae) from the Indian subcontinent. The Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics. DOI: 10.48311/jibs.12.03.537 [13 May 2026]
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