



Wilton Simpson Commissioner
Termites associated with structures in Florida
Invasive termite species likely to become established in Florida
Termite type Current distribution nearest Florida*
Drywood termites
Cryptotermes dudleyi Jamaica
Cryptotermes havilandi St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Subterranean termites
Coptotermes heimi United Arab Emirates
Heterotermes tenuis St. Lucia
Nest building termites
Termes hispaniolae The Bahamas
Microcerotermes arboreus Grand Cayman
Nasutitermes acajutlae West Palm Beach**
Nasutitermes nigriceps Grand Cayman**
*Recorded in the University of Florida Termite Collection database.
**Intercepted, not established. Established on St. Thomas or Jamaica.

Cryptotermes dudleyi wide spread in the tropics
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Cryptotermes havilandi wide spread in the tropics

Coptotermes heimi originally from Pakistan and India

Heterotermes tenuis widespread in the American tropics

Termes hispaniolae widespread in the American tropics (jaws snap!)

Microcerotermes arboreus with saw-like jaws


Nasutitermes acajutlae with many hairs on head

