Parvitermes mesoamericanus 中美洲微白蚁
- Type locality
- Honduras: S. Pinalillo
- Distribution
- Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras
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Summary
Parvitermes mesoamericanus is a species of the genus Parvitermes, in the family TERMITIDAE (subfamily Nasutitermitinae). The species was described by Scheffrahn in 2016; the type locality is Honduras: S. Pinalillo. Distribution: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras.
Etymology
Genus name Parvitermes: From Latin parvus (small) + termes.
Specific epithet mesoamericanus: Named after the locality Mesoameric
Taxonomic position
- Family: TERMITIDAE — 280 genera, 2144 species
- Subfamily: Nasutitermitinae — 81 genera, 606 species
- Genus: Parvitermes — 11 species
- Type species of the genus: Parvitermes brooksi
Distribution
- Distribution records: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras
The record above follows the wording of the original data; no geocoding or standardized place names have been applied.
Morphology
A species-level description from the original literature has not yet been compiled for this page. Original description: Scheffrahn, 2016. See the genus page for the genus-level description; this page will be updated after the original text is checked.
Distribution map
No GBIF record with coordinates was found for this species.
Related papers
Cached papers for this genus (matched automatically, for reference); to search this species with its junior synonyms merged in, use the literature search.
- Parvitermes subtilis, a New Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Termitidae) from Cuba and the Dominican Republic
Abstract
The soldier and worker caste of Parvitermes subtilis n. sp., from Cuba and the Dominican Republic, are described for the first time. A key to soldiers of West Indian species of Parvitermes sens. str. is provided.
- Greater Antillean Nasutitermitinae (Isoptera: Termitidae): Parvitermes dominicanae, a New Subterranean Termite from Hispaniola
Abstract
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- Parvitermes (Isoptera, Termitidae, Nasutitermitinae) in Central America: Two new termite species and reassignment of Nasutitermes mexicanus
Abstract
The termite genus Parvitermes is now recognized on the Central American mainland to include Parvitermes mexicanus, new combination (previously in Nasutitermes) and two new species, Parvitermes mesoamericanus sp. n. and Parvitermes yucatanus sp. n., herein described from soldiers and workers. These three species, nine West Indian Parvitermes, and Antillitermes subtilis all share characteristic enteric valve spines that orientate against intestinal flow. All species are subterranean nesters and cellulose feeders. Evidence is mounting that generic-level endemicity may be completely absent among the West Indian nasutitermitine fauna and that its origins stem from Central America.
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Literature notes
Edited notes based on the original literature, not transcriptions. The source markers in each paragraph point to archived records in .sources; full citations are listed below.
Taxonomic history
According to Scheffrahn (2016), Parvitermes mesoamericanus was described as a new species and, together with Parvitermes mexicanus and Parvitermes yucatanus, makes up the three species of Parvitermes known from mainland Middle America.
References
Other species in Parvitermes (10 species)
Cite this species
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GB/T 7714
班奈特格林. Extant Isoptera (termites): a checklist of Latin and Chinese names: Parvitermes mesoamericanus 中美洲微白蚁[EB/OL]. Version 2026.10.30. https://termite-extant-isoptera.org/en/species/parvitermes-mesoamericanus/. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23646836.
BibTeX
@misc{isoptera_parvitermes_mesoamericanus_2026,
author = {班奈特格林},
title = {Parvitermes mesoamericanus: a checklist of extant Isoptera (termites)},
year = {2026},
version = {2026.10.30},
howpublished = {https://termite-extant-isoptera.org/en/species/parvitermes-mesoamericanus/},
note = {TERMITIDAE; version 2026.10.30; DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23646836},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23646836}
}
RIS
TY - ELEC TI - Parvitermes mesoamericanus: a checklist of extant Isoptera (termites) AU - 班奈特格林 PY - 2026 UR - https://termite-extant-isoptera.org/en/species/parvitermes-mesoamericanus/ DO - 10.5281/zenodo.23646836 ER -