Hodotermes mossambicus
| Hodotermes mossambicus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Blattodea |
| Infraorder: | Isoptera |
| Family: | Hodotermitidae |
| Genus: | Hodotermes |
| Species: | H. mossambicus
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| Binomial name | |
| Hodotermes mossambicus (Hagen, 1853)
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Hodotermes mossambicus, the Northern harvester termite and Mozambique harvester termite, is a species of termite belonging to the family Hodotermitidae.[1] It was first described by Hermann August Hagen in 1853.[2] It is an ecologically important and widespread termite species found in the savannas and semi-arid regions of Africa. They play a significant role in nutrient cycling and soil health, but their foraging habits can make them an agricultural pest.[3] The species found throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa, including regions like Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.[4]
References
- ^ "The role of Hodotermes mossambicus termites and background kimberlite indicators in the Kgalagadi" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-10-22.
- ^ "Hodotermes mossambicus | BioLib.cz". Archived from the original on 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
- ^ Symes, Craig T.; Woodborne, Stephan (1 April 2011). "Estimation of food composition of Hodotermes mossambicus (Isoptera: Hodotermitidae) based on observations and stable carbon isotope ratios". Insect Science. 18 (2): 175–180. Bibcode:2011InsSc..18..175S. doi:10.1111/j.1744-7917.2010.01344.x.
- ^ https://journals.co.za/doi/pdf/10.10520/AJA00128789_3987