Summary
There are in Burma threeMacrotermes species:M. gilvus malayanus (HAVILAND) probably =azarelii (WASMANN),M. annandalei (SILVESTRI), andM. serrulatus SNYDER with ssp.hopini ROONWAL & SEN — SARMA. The differences of the soldiers are demonstrated.M. serrulatus hopini is a destroyer of wood.
Resumé
Il y a en Burma trois espèces deMacrotermes: M. gilvus malayanus (HAVILAND) probablement = azarelii (WASMANN),M. annandalei (SILVESTRI) etM. serrulatus SNYDER avec ssp.hopini ROONWAL & SEN — SARMA. Les differences des soldats sont montrés.M. serrulatus hopini déstruit le bois d'oeuvre.
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Weidner, H. DieMacrotermes-Arten Burmas. Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde 35, 129–133 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01888823
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