Reticulitermes lucifugus Rossi, 1792 is a animal in the Rhinotermitidae family, order Blattodea, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Reticulitermes lucifugus Rossi, 1792

Reticulitermes lucifugus Rossi, 1792

Reticulitermes lucifugus is a Reticulitermes termite species that eats mostly rotten timber, found in parts of Europe and North American broadleaf woodlands.

Genus
Reticulitermes
Order
Blattodea
Class
Insecta

About Reticulitermes lucifugus Rossi, 1792

Reticulitermes lucifugus, formally published by Rossi in 1792, is classified as a termite species belonging to the genus Reticulitermes. This species feeds mainly on rotten timber and logs. It has been recorded in the Provence region, Italy, and the broadleaf woodlands of North America.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Blattodea Rhinotermitidae Reticulitermes

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