The diversity and abundance of termites (Isoptera) in the urban area of Bangkok, Thailand

摘要

We examined the diversity and abundance of termites in Bangkok, which was divided into city center area and suburban area according to the magnitude of urbanization. We found 9 species of termites in each area, comprised of I species of Rhinotermitidae and 8 species of Termitidae. The abundance of termites in the suburban area was significantly higher than the city area in almost all species. Macrotermitinae was richest in species number in each area. Simultaneously we collected termites from 100 infested houses in each area. We found 5 species of termites in houses of suburban area and 2 species in city center area. Coptotermes gestroi was the most abundant species not only in houses, but also around houses. [References: 16]