Invasion information |
Range in Japan |
Pacific side of Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu Islands, Ryukyu, Izu, and Chichijima Is. of Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands. |
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Origin |
Ogasawara (Bonin) population may be introduced from southern North America (possibly Florida). |
Date |
Introduction to Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands was ca. 1955. |
Route |
Hitchhiking on various timbers, mulch, potted plants, boats, etc. |
Impact |
Damage on timbers, wooden furniture, some cultural property (e.g., wooden temples), books, etc. |
Regulation in Japan |
Introduction of this species and transport of timbers and trees from the area with this termite into Hahajima Island, Ogasawara (Bonin) Islands, are prohibited by a regulation of local government. Rhinotermitidae (except this species) is designated as a Quarantine Pest (the Plant Protection Law). |
Introduced range in other countries |
Taiwan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, mainland of USA, Guam, Midway |