<p><strong>New species of termite <em>Ceylonitermes paulosus</em> sp. nov. (Blattodea: Isoptera: </strong><strong>Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae) from Kerala, India</strong></p>

Abstract

The genus Ceylonitermes Holmgren, 1912 represented merely by two species, is endemic to Oriental region. New species of Ceylonitermes, Ceylonitermes paulosus sp. nov. (Blattodea: Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae) is described from Kerala, India, based on the characters of soldiers and workers. Morphological measurements of soldiers and workers were given with suitable illustrations. A revised key of the Ceylonitermes was given for better identification. Key words: Ceylonitermes; Kerala; New species; Nasutitermitinae