Termitodius coronatus Wasmann 1894

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Authors: Emanuel R. R. Gama, Paul E. Skelley, Fernando Z. Vaz-De-Mello
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Abstract

Termitodius coronatus Wasmann, 1894 Figs 27D, 58 Termitodius coronatus Wasmann, 1894: 220. Diagnosis Length 4.0 mm. Body with bulbous and carinate areas opaque, clypeus, elytral surface between carinae and tubercles near posterior margin, glossy. Clypeus with obsolete set of medial longitudinal costae medially. Pronotum with paramedian costae with anterior lobes elevated and circular in dorsal view, almost as big as the lobes of other pronotal costae. Material examined BRAZIL – Acre • 1 spec.; Rio Branco, Fazenda Catuaba; Feb. 1997; F.Z. Vaz-de-Mello leg.; CEMT. Sexual dimorphism Males with inner margin of mesotibia, with small preapical denticle; lateral margin sinuate between tooth and apical margin; apical fringe of setae complete. Collecting information Specimens have been collected in nests of Nasititermes meinerti (Wasmann, 1894) termites (Wasmann 1894).

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Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny

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Publication date
2 February 2026
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