Research Article

Taxonomic and Ecological Notes on Termes propinquus Holmgren, 1914 Known from Sumatra (Blattodea: Termitoidae: Termitidae)

Table 2

Morphological comparison among four Termes species known from Sumatra and adjacent islands.

SpeciesMeasurement range (n = 10) and meanFrontal projection
HLHWLateral viewDorsal view

Termes comis [17]
Syntype no.305
1.40–1.45, 1.440.90–1.10, 0.94Moderately prominent, with dense hairs especial on the anterior faceMedium size, cone-shaped
T. laticornis [17]
Syntype no. 231
1.80–1.85, 1.821.00–1.15, 1.13Weakly prominent, with sparse hairsSmall size, cone-shaped
T. rostratus [17]
Syntype no. 477
1.00–1.20, 1.130.60–0.72, 0.68Moderately prominent, with sparse hairsSmall size, dome-shaped
T. propinquus [13]0.95–1.13, 1.120.70–0.73, 0.72Strongly prominent, with sparse hairsExtremely large size, cone-shaped

HL, head capsule length; HW, maximum head width.