Rhynchotermes perarmatus

Rhynchotermes is a genus of Neotropical higher termites within the subfamily Syntermitinae, represented by 8 known species. Species of this genus are known for their soldiers which have highly developed sickle-shaped mandibles and a pronounced frontal tube superficially analogous to the fontanellar guns of true nasute termites. Most species forage above the surface in the open where they primarily feed on forest leaf litter.

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Rhynchotermes es un género de termitas perteneciente a la familia Termitidae que tiene las siguientes especies: Especies Rhynchotermes bulbinasus Rhynchotermes diphyes Rhynchotermes guarany Rhynchotermes nasutissimus Rhynchotermes nyctobius Rhynchotermes perarmatus Rhynchotermes piauy Referencias Termite Catalog (en inglés) en ION Nomenclator Zoologicus Fontes, L. R. 1985a.