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The genus Neophilotermes Seevers is redescribed and illustrated. The one previously known species, N. laxicornis Sharp, is redescribed. Three new species are described; N. costaricensis from Costa Rica, N. dybasi from Panama, and N. mcmahanae from Venezuela. Host data are given for all of the new species. Larvae associated with N. dybasi and N. mcmahanae are illustrated in the hope that they will help to unravel the life histories later. The host relationships of the species are discussed and while they are presently shown as host specific it is believed that they are termite predators and not highly integrated into the social life of the termites. The host relationships of all the termitophiles associated with Copto-terw£s around the world are briefly discussed.

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