The wood-feeding genus Cryptocercus (Blattodea: Cryptocercidae), with description of two new species based on female genitalia

Authors

  • Zong-Qing Wang Institute of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400716, China
  • Yang Li Institute of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400716, China
  • Yan-Li Che Institute of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400716, China
  • Jin-Jun Wang Institute of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Beibei, Chongqing 400716, China

Keywords:

Cryptocercidae, termite, genitalia, China

Abstract

Two new Chinese Cryptocercus (Blattodea: Cryptocercidae) species, C. arcuatus sp. nov. and C. convexus sp. nov., are described together with photographs. This description includes the external structure of the adults and structures of the female genitalia. A comparative study of female genitalia was based on the 5 Chinese species in the family Cryptocercidae. Significant differences in female genitalia of Cryptocercidae are summarized. A key to these 5 species and a checklist of the species of Cryptocercus worldwide are provided.

 

Resumen

Se describen y se proveen fotografías de dos nuevas especies de Cryptocercus (Blattodea: Cryptocercidae) de China, C. arcuatus sp. nov. y C. convexus sp. nov. Estas descripciones incluyen la estructura externa de los adultos y las estructuras de la genitalia de las hembras. Un estudio comparativo de la genitalia de las hembras fue en base de las 5 especies de la familia Cryptocercidae de China. Se resumen las diferencias significativas de la genitalia femenina de los Cryptocercidae. Se incluyen una clave de estas 5 especies y una lista de las especies de Cryptocercus conocidas en todo el mundo.

 

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