Friday, 5 September 2025

And Then There Were Three: New Termite Species Identified in California

A close-up image shows several pale, translucent termites clustered on a rough brown surface. The termite in the center has darker, prominent mandibles. The text "Reticulitermes rusti" appears in the corner.

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A new study confirms that two known species of subterranean termites in southern California are actually three. The new species, Reticulitermes rusti, joins R. hesperus and R. tibialis, and the distinction will allow for pest management strategies that are more specific to each.   [Read more]

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