taxonID	type	description	language	source
038C87C09F1A3672CF83F9F3698B23FA.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. BRAZIL, Mato Grosso, Ribeirão Cascalheira (base camp of the Xavantina-Cachimbo Expedition), A. G. A Mathews, 2. xii. 1967, holotype soldier (part of lot MZSP- 7398) and paratypes (MZSP- 7398, BMNH- 133977 and AMNH). Another 120 samples from several different localities, including new ones from the type locality.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F1A3672CF83F9F3698B23FA.taxon	discussion	Remarks. Mathews (1977) placed this species in Diversitermes based on its “ niche (in rotten wood and old mounds of other species) ”. However, this ecological delimitation is incorrect as both genera include species with diverse habits. All diagnostic morphological characters support its inclusion in Velocitermes: long legs and antennae, head of the major soldier constricted, and gut morphology.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F193671CF83FF516F552670.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. BRAZIL, São Paulo, Guarani (Guatapará), 26. x. 1945, A. da Costa-Lima leg.; AMNH and MZSP- 3544.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F193671CF83FF516F552670.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The manuscript name “ Diversitermes needhami ” was present in specimen labels of a putative new species in A. E. Emerson's collection (AMNH). Some of these specimens, labeled as “ paratypes ”, were donated by Emerson to several colleagues and institutions. Roonwal et al. (1981) described the wing microsculpturing of some of these specimens, unintentionally making the name available. They did not designate types nor list the material examined, just mention the locality: “ South America: Guarany (Sao Paulo, Brazil) ” [sic]. The type locality was near an old train station, which was deactivated several decades ago (lat 21.43 ° S long 48.1 ° W). We have examined specimens from the original series in AMNH and MZSP and concluded that they belong to V. heteropterus.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F193675CF83FAB7695E21CF.taxon	description	Soldier (Figs. 4 – 6). Trimorphic. Nasus subcylindrical. Vestigial mandibles with distinct points. Antenna with 12 – 14 articles. Tibial spurs 2: 2: 2. Major soldier. Head capsule proportionally wide, elliptic or subrectangular, without constriction behind antennae. Top of head convex in profile. Pronotum approximately half the width of head. Femur with sparse hairs and a few bristles on inner margin; tibiae with numerous hairs, denser on distal region. Head capsule with two bristles on vertex and four bristles at the base of nasus, and numerous microscopic hairs (Fig. 7 A, B, C, D). Nasus covered with dense short hairs and 4 longer ones at tip. Thorax and abdomen densely covered with microscopic hairs. Pronotum with 2 – 4 bristles on anterior margin; meso- and metanotum without bristles. Intermediate soldier. Head capsule in dorsal view with nearly parallel or slightly converging sides, and a moderate constriction near the middle. Pronotum approximately 2 / 3 the width of head. Top of head in profile slightly elevated behind antennae; nasus oriented anteriorly or slightly upturned. Pilosity similar to major soldier. Minor soldier. Head with a moderate to conspicuous constriction behind antennae; sides converging anteriorly. Pronotum approximately 2 / 3 the width of head. Latera head profile similar to intermediate soldier but with proportionally longer nasus. Head capsule with microscopic hairs similar to those of major soldier; nasus with scattered microscopic hairs and dense short hairs only on apical quarter. Workers (Fig. 8 – 9). Dimorphic. Head elliptic in dorsal view. Epicranial suture distinct. Legs and antennae short. Antennae with 14 – 15 articles; 3 rd article sometimes incompletely divided. Pronotum with a few bristles on anterior margin and short hairs on posterior margin. Meso- and metanotum without bristles and with short hairs on posterior margin. Tergites with short hairs on surface and a row of bristles on posterior margin. Mandibles similar to those of imago, except for the wider molar plate (Figs. 7 E, F). Two types of major workers workers are present. Type I with narrow pronotum and left mandible with a narrow gap between M 3 and MPr; apical tooth shorter than M 1; angle between A and M 1 narrow; left mandible index 0.35 – 0.45 (Fig. 9 B, E, H). Type II: slightly larger than type I, with wider pronotum; left mandible with a wide gap between M 3 and MPr; apical tooth about the same length as M 1; angle between A and M 1 wider; left mandible index 0.45 – 0.5 (Fig. 9 C, F, I). Minor workers rare, conspicuously smaller, with mandibles similar to those of major workers of type I (Fig. 9 A, D, G). Gut morphology (Figs. 10 – 11). Gizzard and mesenteron of moderate size. Mixed segment very short. Malpighian tubules attached to the gut in two very close pairs near the junction of mesenteron and proctodeum, sometimes with a mesenteric swelling at the point of attachment. First proctodeal segment (P 1) short and narrower than mesenteron, strongly curved near the enteric valve. Enteric valve conical and narrow; armature weak and divided into two rings (Fig. 11 B). First ring extending into P 1 and comprised of 6 elongate plates, weakly sclerotized, covered with small spines. Second ring located entirely in P 2, comprised of 3 small plates alternating with 3 larger ones; small plates more elongate, finger-like, with 3 – 6 spines; larger plates wider and with 6 or more spines. Enteric valve short, conical, located posteriorly and inserted into a pouch of P 3 (enteric valve seating) at the dorsal left or dorsal center side. P 3 with an enteric valve seating, not lobed, attached to the rest of P 3 by a strong annular sphincter. Comparisons. Among all genera of Nasutitermitinae, only Diversitermes, Velocitermes, and Muelleritermes have trimorphic soldiers. The major soldier of Velocitermes has a constricted head, while in Diversitermes the head capsule of the major soldier is pear-shaped or elliptic, without a constriction. Soldiers of Muelleritermes have dense short hairs on head capsule while in Diversitermes they have microscopic hairs only. The head capsule of the intermediate soldier of Muelleritermes is not constricted. Workers of Muelleritermes are pale colored, with unpigmented heads. Workers of Diversitermes can be recognized by the strong annular sphincter between enteric valve seating and the rest of P 3, by the Malpighian tubules attached to mesenteron in two pairs separated by a short distance, sometimes on a small mesenteric swelling. Imagoes are similar to those of Velocitermes and Muelleritermes.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F193675CF83FAB7695E21CF.taxon	discussion	Remarks. We do not have detailed information on the caste system of Diversitermes, but it is likely similar to that of Velocitermes spp. (Haifig et al. 2012 and our own unpublished data). In V. heteropterus, large (major) workers are female of at least two instars: 3 rd (similar to type I of Diversitermes) and 4 th (similar to type II of Diversitermes). Minor workers are male and become soldiers.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F13367FCF83FB76687621E9.taxon	description	Major soldier (Fig. 4 A – C). Head capsule brownish yellow; nasus darker. Antennae, thoracic nota and legs yellow. Tergites yellowish, paler than thoracic nota. Sternites paler than tergites. Head capsule with 2 bristles on vertex and 4 at base of nasus, and numerous microscopic hairs. Nasus densely covered with very short inclined hairs, and 4 longer ones at tip; hairs become longer toward apex. Pronotum with 0 – 2 bristles on anterior margin. Meso- and metanotum without bristles. Thoracic nota covered with dense microscopic hairs. Tergites with 4 – 6 long bristles on posterior margin; surface with dense, inclined, microscopic hairs. Sternites with a row of long bristles on posterior margin; surface with dense inclined hairs of variable length. Head capsule pear-shaped, with strongly convex sides. Nasus short, narrow and subcylindrical. Line between vertex and nasus concave in profile. Pronotum with anterior margin convex, slightly emarginate. Antenna with 13 articles: 3> 2> 6> 5> 4; 3 rd article about as long as 1 st and about twice as long as second. Measurements in Table 2. Intermediate soldier (Fig. 5 A – C). Coloration, chaetotaxy and antennae similar to those of major soldier; head capsule lighter colored. Smaller and with sides of head nearly parallel; a slight constriction present behind antennae. Nasus shorter, slightly upturned and dilated near apex. Measurements in Table 3. Minor soldier (Fig. 6 A – C). Coloration lighter than in intermediate and major soldiers. Head capsule wider posteriorly; with distinct constriction behind antennae. Head in profile with a convex elevation between constriction and nasus. Nasus upturned, dilated near apex and with fewer hairs than in intermediate and major soldiers. Antennal articles: 6> 5 = 3> 2> 4; articles 6 – 13 about the same length. Measurements in Table 4. Worker (Figs. 8 A – B; 9 A – C; 10; 13 C). Head capsule yellow to brownish yellow. Epicranial suture and fontanelle spot conspicuous. Antennae with basal articles unpigmented, becoming yellow towards apex. Thoracic nota, tergites and sternites yellowish. Legs unpigmented. Head capsule with a few scattered bristles and many microscopic hairs. Pronotum with 2 – 6 bristles on anterior lobe and sparse short hairs. Meso- and metanota with microscopic hairs, without bristles. Tergites and sternites with a row of bristles on posterior margin and many short, inclined hairs on surface; hairs and bristles longer on sternite. Antenna with 14 articles. Measurement in Tables 5 and 6. Comparisons. See comparisons under D. tiapuan, sp. n.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F13367FCF83FB76687621E9.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Diversitermes castaniceps occurs only in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest between latitudes 19 ° S and 28 ° S (Fig. 12).	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F13367FCF83FB76687621E9.taxon	discussion	Remarks. The case of Diversitermes eidmanni is similar to that of D. needhami. Roonwal et al. (1981) described the wing micro-sculpturing of specimens donated by A. E. Emerson, labeled as “ paratypes ” of Diversitermes eidmanni, a manuscript name. Roonwal et al. (1981) did not designate types, just mention the locality: “ South America, Sao Vicente (Porchal Island, Sao Paulo, Brazil) ” [sic] (Brazil, State of São Paulo, São Vicente, Ilha Porchat, lat 23.97 ° S long 46.37 ° W). The examination of specimens from the same series (AMNH, collected by R. L. Araujo in 1945) reveals that they belong to D. castaniceps.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F13367FCF83FB76687621E9.taxon	materials_examined	Type material examined. BRAZIL: Santa Catarina, Blumenau (26.919 ° S, 49.066 ° W), no date, Fr. Müller col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (AMNH, syntypes). Other syntypes from the same series are in the Museum für Naturkunde an der Universität Humbolt, Berlin, Germany (not examined). Other material examined. BRAZIL: Espírito Santo: Presidente Kennedy, Praia das Neves (21.28 ° S, 40.97 ° W), 28. iv. 1998, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 0419). Santa Teresa (19.936 ° S, 40.6 ° W), 25. v. 1954, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 4140). Sooretama, Rebio Sooretama (19.192 ° S, 40.092 ° W), 10. iv. 2001, unknown col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13275); 26. vii. 2001, L. C. col., soldiers (MZSP- 12454); 26. vii. 2001, L. C. col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12455); 26. vii. 2001, L. C. M. Oliveira col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12449, 12450, 12451, 12452); 31. vii. 2001, L. C. M. Oliveira col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12453). Minas Gerais: Belo Horizonte (19.92 ° S, 43.93 ° W), 14. x. 1956, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 4475). Viçosa (20.75 ° S, 42.88 ° W), 01. ix. 2005, O. F. F. Souza col., soldiers (UFV); 03. xii. 1994, M. Fadini col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 0618, 0620); 07. ii. 2000, D. S. S. L. Amaral col., soldiers, workers (UFV); 07. ii. 2000, Danilo col., soldiers, workers (UFV); 07. ii. 2000, Romero col., soldiers, workers (UFV); 07. ii. 2000, T. S. col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13280); 08. ii. 1995, M. Fadini col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 0623); 09. ii. 1995, M. Fadini col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 0625); 10. xii. 1994, M. Fadini col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 0621); 12. xi. 1994, M. Fadini col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 0607); 27. ii. 2000, C. Fanton col., soldiers, workers (UFV). Paraná: Morretes (25.477 ° S, 48.834 ° W), 02. iii. 2002, A. M. Z. col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12433); 26. ii. 2002, L. C. col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12435). Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis, Ilha Grande (23.15 ° S, 44.233 ° W), 06. iv. 1944, H. Muth & H. Sick col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); 23. v. 1944, H. Muth & H. Sick col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); 29. vi. 1944, H. Muth & H. Sick col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); 30. iv. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 2872). Itatiaia (22.496 ° S, 44.563 ° W), 18. x. 1933, H. A. Eidmann col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); 24. ix. 1947, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 3060). Mangaratiba, Ilha da Marambaia (23.067 ° S, 43.967 ° W), 26. v. 2003, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 5569, 5572, 5578, 5582, 5584). Mendes (22.527 ° S, 43.733 ° W), 15. ix. 1933, H. A. Eidmann col., soldiers, imagoes (AMNH); 15. ix. 1933, H. A. Eidmann col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (AMNH). Rio de Janeiro (22.9 ° S, 43.23 ° W), 19. viii. 1962, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 0063); 30. ix. 1962, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 0276). Santa Catarina: Barra Velha (26.632 ° S, 48.685 ° W), 15. i. 2014, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 10232). Blumenau, 08. vi. 1922, A. Reichensperger col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); 22. xii. 1972, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (MZSP- 5209); 26. ii. 1968, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers (MZSP- 7840). Florianópolis (27.58 ° S, 48.57 ° W), 1998, C. R. F. Brandão col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13279). Pomerode (26.741 ° S, 49.177 ° W), 27. xii. 1972, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 5216). São Paulo: Cananéia, Ilha do Cardoso (25.133 ° S, 47.967 ° W), 25. xi. 2002, L. C. col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12436); 27. xi. 2002, L. C. col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12434); 29. xi. 2002, unknown col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12437). Guarujá (24. S, 46.267 ° W), 20. x. 1950, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (AMNH, BMNH- 133982). Ilhabela, Ilha dos Búzios (23.8 ° S, 45.133 ° W), 02. iv. 1964, K. Lenko col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 1898). Itanhaém (24.183 ° S, 46.789 ° W), 08. i. 1979, L. R. Fontes & S. A. Marques col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 7629); 09. iv. 1980, E. M. Cancello col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 8036); 16. vi. 1979, L. R. Fontes & P. S. Terra col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 7847); 26. iii. 1979, L. R. Fontes & P. S. Terra col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 7829); 29. vii. 1978, L. R. Fontes & S. A. Marques col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 7722, 7725). Santos (23.961 ° S, 46.334 ° W), vii. 1958, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 1926). São Sebastião (23.833 ° S, 45.3 ° W), 20. vii. 1999, E. M. Cancello col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 10849). São Vicente, Ilha Porchat (23.983 ° S, 46.367 ° W), 18. ix. 1945, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); 20. ix. 1945, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (AMNH). São Vicente (23.963 ° S, 46.392 ° W), 18. ix. 1945, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (MZSP- 2892); 20. ix. 1945, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 2902). Tapiraí (23.964 ° S, 47.507 ° W), 08. i. 2001, R. R. Silva & Ebehardt col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 11196). Ubatuba, Picinguaba (23.367 ° S, 44.833 ° W), 04. x. 2000, L. C. col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12456, 12458); 19. x. 2000, L. C. col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12457, 12459).	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F173660CF83F9D269DA2119.taxon	description	Intermediate soldier (Fig. 5 D – F). Coloration, chaetotaxy and antennae similar to those of major soldier; head capsule lighter colored. Smaller and with a distinct constriction behind antennae. Nasus shorter, slightly upturned and dilated near apex. Measurements in Table 3. Minor soldier (Fig. 6 D – I). Coloration lighter than in intermediate and major soldiers. Head capsule wider posteriorly; with distinct constriction behind antennae. Top of head in profile with convex elevation between constriction and nasus. Nasus upturned, dilated near apex and with fewer hairs than in intermediate and major soldiers. Antennal articles: 6> 5 = 3> 2> 4. Measurements in Table 4. Worker (Figs. 8 C – D; 9 D – F; 10 H – O; 11 D). Head capsule yellow to brownish yellow. Epicranial suture and fontanelle spot conspicuous. Antennae, thorax, legs, tergites and sternites yellowish, unpigmented. Head capsule with scattered bristles and hairs. Pronotum with 2 – 6 bristles on anterior lobe and sparse short hairs. Meso- and metanota with a few short hairs, without bristles. Tergites with a row of bristles on posterior margin and sparse short hairs on surface. Antenna with 14 articles. Measurement in Tables 5 and 6. Comparisons. See comparisons under D. tiapuan, sp. n.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F173660CF83F9D269DA2119.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Diversitermes diversimiles occurs in a large region, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina, mainly in forest habitats (Fig. 13). It is apparently rare in the Amazon region.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F173660CF83F9D269DA2119.taxon	discussion	Remarks. According to Krishna et al. (2013: 1569), the type series of Eutermes strelnicovi includes imagoes of Subulitermes microsoma (Silvestri 1903) and minor soldiers of Diversitermes castaniceps. John (1920) did not designate a holotype and the location of the syntypes is unknown. However, the soldier shown in John's illustration (his Fig. 3) matches the minor soldier of D. diversimiles, not D. castaniceps. Also, the type locality of E. strelnicovi (Brazil: Mato Grosso: São Domingos) is out of the geographic range of both D. castaniceps and D. tiapuan, sp. n.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F173660CF83F9D269DA2119.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The name “ diversimiles ” is derived from the Latin words “ diversus ” (diverse) and “ miles ” (soldier), and refers to the polymorphic soldiers. The spelling “ diversimilis ” used by several authors (e. g. Snyder 1949) is incorrect.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F173660CF83F9D269DA2119.taxon	materials_examined	Type material examined. Lectotype, here designated: major soldier (AMNH), collected by F. Silvestri, x. 1900. Type-locality: PARAGUAY: Paraguarí (lat 25.633 ° S, long 57.15 ° W). Paralectotypes: soldiers, workers, imagoes, same data as lectotype (AMNH, and in Silvestri's collection at the Instituto di Entomologia Agraria, Portici, Italy). Specimens from other localities mentioned by Silvestri (1903: 91) are not paralectotypes because Silvestri (1901: 7) mentions only the specimens from Paraguari. Raineri et al. (1992) list specimens from Villarica, Paraguay as “ Typi ” (types) of D. diversimiles. However, these specimens were not mentioned in the original description and were not syntypes. Other material examined. ARGENTINA: Chaco: 14. xii. 2000, F. Cuezzo col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (IFML- 103). Jujuy: Santa Barbara, Villamonte (24.117 ° S, 64.4 ° W), 06. iii. 2005, C. Cuezzo col., soldiers, workers (IFML- 306). Misiones: 30. i. 1945, Hayward, Willink & Golbach col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); 12. i. 1945, Hayward, Willink & Golbach col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); 14. iii. 1945, Hayward, Willink & Golbach col., soldiers, workers (AMNH). Salta: 27. iv. 2007, C. Cuezzo col., soldiers, workers (IFML- 400); 28. iv. 2007, C. Cuezzo col., soldiers, workers (IFML- 396); 26. ii. 2007, O. Cuezzo col., soldiers, workers (IFML- 408). Santiago del Estero: 17. ii. 2007, C. Cuezzo col., soldiers, workers (IFML- 406); 06. xii. 2004, C. Cuezzo col., soldiers, workers (IFML- 284). Copo, Parque Nacional Copo (25.917 ° S, 61.917 ° W), 22. x. 2003, F. Cuezzo et al. col., soldiers, workers (IFML- 143). Tucumán: 16. vi. 1965, W. Weyranch col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 8160). BOLIVIA: La Paz: ix. 1921, W. M. Mann col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); 1921, W. M. Mann col., soldiers, workers (AMNH); xii. 1921, W. M. Mann col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 3540); vii. 1921, W. M. Mann col., soldiers, workers (AMNH). BRAZIL: Alagoas: São José da Laje, Usina Serra Grande (8.972 ° S, 36.065 ° W), 16. xi. 2008, A. Oliveira col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 3509); 16. xi. 2008, A. Oliveira col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UFPB- 3503, 3504). Bahia: Boa Nova (14.363 ° S, 40.208 ° W), 12. ix. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13430); 13. ii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13422); 17. i. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13423); 23. i. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 14054); 24. ix. 2004, unknown col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12669); 24. ix. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13398); 27. i. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 14042, 14044, 14046); 28. i. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13428, 14047, 14048, 14050). Capim Grosso (11.381 ° S, 40.013 ° W), 21. vii. 1974, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 5539). Itambé (15.245 ° S, 40.624 ° W), 05. ii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13407); 06. ii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13392); 07. ii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 1 3384, 13390); 12. vii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13408); 20. vii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13399); 21. vii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13393, 13409); 22. vii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers (MZSP- 13383); 22. vii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 12670, 13411). Jacobina (11.18 ° S, 40.52 ° W), 16. i. 1980, E. M. Cancello col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 7983). Milagres (12.867 ° S, 39.85 ° W), 03. ii. 2011, J. V. N. Lima, Cruz & Alves col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 14881); 16. vii. 2010, J. D. Cruz, Alves & Lima col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 14893); 18. ix. 2010, J. V. N. Lima, Giffoni & Sousa col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 14880). Poções (14.52 ° S, 40.35 ° W), 04. iii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 1 3979, 13981); 05. iii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13984); 12. ii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13418); 21. ix. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13420, 13426, 14074); 22. i. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13396); 22. ix. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13424); 23. i. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13388, 13394); 24. viii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13990); 24. i. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13385, 13389); 25. viii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13995); 25. i. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13421); 26. i. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13415, 14065). Vitória da Conquista (14.85 ° S, 40.85 ° W), no date, unknown col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13391); 10. ii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13410, 13414, 13419); 14. vii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13382); 15. vii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 1 3397, 13413, 14087); 15. vii. 2004, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13416); 16. vii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13417); 17. xii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13429, 14098); 17. ii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13425); 17. ix. 2005, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13412); 18. xii. 2003, Y. T. Reis col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13427); 20. viii. 1971, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 4904). Ceará: Aiuaba (6.574 ° S, 40.124 ° W), 01. x. 2004, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 2142, 2146). Crato (7.23 ° S, 39.38 ° W), 10. xi. 1975, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 6396). Distrito Federal: Brasília, Fazenda Água Limpa (15.967 ° S, 47.906 ° W), 09. iii. 1980, A. E. Mill col., soldiers (BMNH- 103884); 12. ii. 2014, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 10251); 29. xi. 1991, K. Kitayama col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 1148). Goiás: Alvorada do Norte, Fazenda Paraná (14.525 ° S, 46.785 ° W), 25. viii. 2003, D. L. Bernardo col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 4036); 26. viii. 2003, D. L. Bernardo col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 4106); 29. viii. 2003, D. L. Bernardo col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 4137). Cocalzinho de Goiás (15.794 ° S, 48.776 ° W), 28. vii. 2004, Leandro col., soldiers, workers (UEG). Goiânia (16.67 ° S, 49.27 ° W), 08. iv. 1988, unknown col., soldiers, workers (UEG); 16. iii. 1983, unknown col., soldiers (UEG); 17. iii. 1983, unknown col., soldiers, workers (UEG); 18. ix. 1985, unknown col., soldiers (UEG); 21. viii. 1997, unknown col., soldiers, workers (UEG). Hidrolândia (16.962 ° S, 49.228 ° W), 26. xii. 2003, H. F. Cunha col., soldiers (UEG); 30. i. 2004, Gabriel col., soldiers, workers (UEG); 30. i. 2004, H. F. Cunha col., soldiers, workers (UEG). Iporá (16.442 ° S, 51.118 ° W), 09. vii. 2004, Fernanda col., soldiers, workers (UEG). Matrinchã (15.444 ° S, 50.746 ° W), 22. xii. 2003, H. F. Cunha col., soldiers, workers (UEG). Niquelândia (14.474 ° S, 48.46 ° W), 17. vi. 2006, D. G. Pinheiro col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 9558, 9559). Pontalina (17.525 ° S, 49.447 ° W), 22. vii. 2004, D. A. Costa col., soldiers, workers (UEG). São Domingos, Monte Alto (13.656 ° S, 46.752 ° W), 03. ix. 2003, D. L. Bernardo col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 4302); 05. ix. 2003, D. L. Bernardo col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 4347, 4348); 16. iii. 2004, G. C. Costa col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 5355, 5361, 5363). Mato Grosso: Água Boa, Jaraguá (17.15 ° S, 55.083 ° W), 25. x. 1953, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 3931). Chapada dos Guimarães, APM Manso (14.933 ° S, 55.733 ° W), 11. xi. 1998, T. Schlemmermeyer col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 2098); 16. v. 1999, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 1659). Cotriguaçu, Fazenda São Nicolau (9.861 ° S, 58.227 ° W), 05. vii. 2002, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 3387). Cuiabá, Coxipó (15.633 ° S, 56.067 ° W), 14. ii. 1976, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers (MZSP- 6707). Cuiabá (15.596 ° S, 56.097 ° W), 16. ii. 1985, J. C. Trager col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 9387); 19. ix. 1984, J. C. Trager col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 9389); 25. v. 2005, K. S. Oliveira col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 6409); 31. x. 2003, F. M. Santos col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 4520). Juruena (10.318 ° S, 58.359 ° W), 06. vii. 2002, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 3408). Poconé (16.26 ° S, 56.629 ° W), 15. ii. 1984, M. A. Drumond col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 10422). Ribeirão Cascalheira, Fazenda Destino (12.858 ° S, 52.081 ° W), 27. x. 2011, D. E. Oliveira col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8264, 8269, 8270, 8289). Santo Antônio do Leverger (15.866 ° S, 56.077 ° W), 26. x. 1984, J. C. Trager col., soldiers (MZSP- 9384). Mato Grosso do Sul: Campo Grande (20.45 ° S, 54.62 ° W), 02. xi. 1995, unknown col., soldiers, workers (UFV- 526, 537); 20. ii. 1976, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 6674). Corumbá, Nhecolândia (19.267 ° S, 57.067 ° W), 08. xii. 1984, M. A. Drumond col., soldiers (MZSP- 10420). Porto Murtinho, Gruta do Curvelo (21.674 ° S, 57.877 ° W), vii. 1997, P. Gnaspini col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 9793). Três Lagoas (20.8 ° S, 51.72 ° W), vi. 1964, unknown col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 1920); vi. 1966, F. Lane col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 1043). Minas Gerais: Arceburgo (21.364 ° S, 46.94 ° W), 04. iii. 2014, E. M. Cancello col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 22218). Belo Horizonte, 25. vii. 1947, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 3028); 28. xi. 1956, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 4486). Bocaiúva (17.12 ° S, 43.82 ° W), 19. xi. 1998, NRA Castro col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 1775). Curvelo (18.75 ° S, 44.42 ° W), 13. vii. 1975, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 6233); 14. xi. 1972, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers (MZSP- 5788, 5818). Paracatu (17.22 ° S, 46.87 ° W), 14. vii. 2010, D. G. Pinheiro col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 9560); 22. vii. 2010, D. G. Pinheiro col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 9561). Paraopeba (19.3 ° S, 44.417 ° W), 22. xi. 1965, R. Goodland col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 1923). Unaí, Usina Hidrelétrica de Queimado (16.087 ° S, 47.313 ° W), 01. i. 2003, R. A. Calderon col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8603). Paraíba: Areia (6.97 ° S, 35.7 ° W), 08. xii. 1998, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1137); 10. xii. 1998, M. P. Silva col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1191); 28. xii. 1998, A. Silva col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13277); 28. xii. 1998, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1225); 28. xii. 1998, M. P. Silva col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UFPB- 1211). Cabedelo (6.967 ° S, 34.833 ° W), 13. iv. 2002, A. Vasconcellos & A. C. S. Melo col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1426, 1428); 14. iv. 2002, A. Vasconcellos & A. C. S. Melo col., soldiers (UFPB- 1424); 14. iv. 2002, A. Vasconcellos & A. C. S. Melo col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1429); 18. iv. 2002, A. Vasconcellos & A. C. S. Melo col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1427); 19. iv. 2002, A. Vasconcellos & A. C. S. Melo col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1423). Campina Grande, São José da Mata (7.183 ° S, 35.975 ° W), 17. viii. 2000, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 3166). João Pessoa (7.12 ° S, 34.87 ° W), 01. x. 1993, L. G. Silva col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 127). João Pessoa, Mata do Buraquinho (7.167 ° S, 35.833 ° W), 15. xii. 1993, J. C. D. Pereira col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 337); 21. xii. 1993, C. S. Miranda col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 360); 21. xii. 1993, J. C. D. Pereira col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 356). Mamanguape, REBIO Guaribas (6.837 ° S, 35.122 ° W), 16. vi. 2000, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1791); 19. vi. 2000, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1794); 24. vi. 2000, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1795). Maturéia, Pico do Jabre (7.233 ° S, 37.35 ° W), 20. v. 2000, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1259); 20. v. 2000, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UFPB- 1261); 20. v. 2000, M. P. Silva col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1257). Patos (7.024 ° S, 37.28 ° W), 21. iv. 2006, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 2295, 2296). Sumé, Fazenda Almas (7.672 ° S, 36.88 ° W), 06. xii. 2006, F. M. S. Moura col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 2062); 28. iv. 2006, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 2056); 28. iv. 2006, M. A. B. Gusmão col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 2057). Paraná: Maringá (23.417 ° S, 51.917 ° W), 11. ii. 2005, M. C. Takasusuki col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 6646); 27. ix. 2001, D. A. Lopes col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 3540); 27. ix. 2003, M. C. Takasusuki col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 4527). Tibagi, Parque Estadual Guartelá (24.569 ° S, 50.265 ° W), 29. x. 2011, P. Grossi col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8308). Pará: Altamira, Cachoeira do Curuá (8.735 ° S, 54.963 ° W), 19. ix. 2003, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 3950). Pernambuco: Arcoverde (8.419 ° S, 37.054 ° W), 25. i. 1980, E. M. Cancello col. (MZSP- 8034); 25. i. 1980, E. M. Cancello col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 7953). Brejo da Madre de Deus, Fazenda Nova (8.171 ° S, 36.194 ° W), 27. i. 1980, E. M. Cancello col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 10482). Buíque, Vale do Catimbaú (8.59 ° S, 37.22 ° W), 16. iv. 2009, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 3303, 3314). Caruaru (8.283 ° S, 35.976 ° W), 12. vii. 1997, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8631); 13. vii. 1997, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 834, 854); 13. vii. 1997, C. Miranda col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 860); 14. vii. 1997, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8632, 8633); 15. ix. 1997, C. Montenegro col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 911); 17. vii. 1997, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8634); 19. ix. 1997, C. Montenegro col., soldiers (UFPB- 1035). Floresta, Reserva Biológica de Serra Negra (8.65 ° S, 38.021 ° W), 18. vi. 2011, F. M. S. Moura col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8933). Igarassu (7.834 ° S, 34.906 ° W), 05. v. 2005, A. C. Albuquerque col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 2704). Petrolina (9.399 ° S, 40.501 ° W), 18. vii. 1974, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 5519). Recife (8.05 ° S, 34.9 ° W), 22. xi. 2000, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1524); 22. xi. 2000, M. P. Silva col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 1523, 1525). Triunfo, Serra de Triunfo (7.875 ° S, 38.105 ° W), 14. i. 2012, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8945). Piauí: Bom Jesus, Rodovia Transcerrado (9.279 ° S, 44.88 ° W), 10. xi. 2010, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 7918). Canto do Buriti (8.11 ° S, 42.944 ° W), 18. xi. 1991, E. M. Cancello & M. T. Ponte col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13271, 13273). Corrente (10.443 ° S, 45.162 ° W), 23. xi. 1991, E. M. Cancello & M. T. Ponte col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13 255, 13256, 13263). Francisco Santos (6.993 ° S, 41.138 ° W), 07. xii. 1976, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers (MZSP- 7127). Oeiras (7.025 ° S, 42.131 ° W), 13. xi. 1991, E. M. Cancello & M. T. Ponte col., soldiers (MZSP- 13 267, 13268, 13269, 13272, 13274); 13. xi. 1991, E. M. Cancello & M. T. Ponte col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 13270). São Raimundo Nonato, Serra da Capivara (8.783 ° S, 42.617 ° W), 10. viii. 2004, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers (UnB- 6730); 10. viii. 2004, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 6729). Rio Grande do Norte: Natal (5.795 ° S, 35.209 ° W), 16. iv. 2006, W. F. Alves col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 3383, 1246). Nísia Floresta (6.091 ° S, 35.209 ° W), 09. vii. 2008, A. Vasconcellos col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 2437). Parnamirim, Base Aérea de Natal (5.916 ° S, 35.245 ° W), 16. iv. 2006, W. F. Alves col., soldiers (UFPB- 3092); 16. iv. 2006, W. F. Alves col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 3093, 3099). Tibau do Sul, Pipa (6.233 ° S, 35.05 ° W), 16. v. 2008, R. A. A. Lima col., soldiers, workers (UFPB- 3329, 3331). Rondônia: Porto Velho, Jirau (9.427 ° S, 64.697 ° W), 09. i. 2011, M. Rocha & L. Prado col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 14315); 20. vi. 2010, T. F. Carrijo & S. Rosa col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 14314). São Paulo: Campinas (22.9 ° S, 47.083 ° W), 03. v. 1953, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 3840); 17. i. 1970, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 4750). Guará (20.428 ° S, 47.824 ° W), 22. iv. 1972, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers (MZSP- 10433). Iepê (22.661 ° S, 51.076 ° W), 04. ix. 1946, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 2981). Novo Horizonte (21.468 ° S, 49.221 ° W), 24. xi. 1944, R. L. Araujo & Silva col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 2650). São Paulo, Rio dos Couros (23.616 ° S, 46.581 ° W), 25. ii. 1970, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 5401). Sergipe: Aracaju, Abaís (10.971 ° S, 37.035 ° W), 12. iv. 1999, S. C. Dias col., soldiers (UFPB- 1852). Santo Amaro das Brotas (10.78 ° S, 37.07 ° W), 02. ii. 1980, E. M. Cancello col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 7923). Tocantins: Dianópolis, Fazenda Novo Iguaçu (11.602 ° S, 46.517 ° W), 01. x. 2003, F. Godoy col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 5184); 25. ix. 2003, D. L. Bernardo col., soldiers (UnB- 5204). PARAGUAY: Alto Paraná: 17. xii. 1914, O. John col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (BMNH- 133979). Cordillera: no date, Gladhorn col., imagoes (AMNH).	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F083664CF83FA4269CF273D.taxon	materials_examined	Holotype. Major soldier, 26. x. 2001, R. Constantino leg., part of lot UnB- 3058. Type-locality. Brazil, Goiás, Catalão, Fazenda São Cipriano (lat 17.6428 ° S, long 47.4772 ° W).	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F083664CF83FA4269CF273D.taxon	description	Type-repository. UnB. Paratypes. BRAZIL: Bahia: Palmeiras (12.529 ° S, 41.559 ° W), 10. xii. 2011, E. A. Alves col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8879). Distrito Federal: Brasília (15.78 ° S, 47.93 ° W), 01. x. 2002, E. M. Cancello & C. Bordereau col., soldiers (MZSP- 11346); 03. x. 2002, E. M. Cancello & C. Bordereau col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (MZSP- 11347). Brasília, Estação Ecológica Águas Emendadas (15.567 ° S, 47.6 ° W), 28. x. 1986, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (MPEG- 2647, 3942). Brasília, Fazenda Água Limpa, 01. x. 1999, T. Miura col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 1538); 01. x. 2010, MC col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UnB- 9710); 03. xii. 2007, A. M. A. Pessoa col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 7305); 03. xi. 1980, A. Mill col., soldiers, workers (MPEG- 1237); 29. x. 2010, D. G. Pinheiro col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 9562). Brasília, Reserva Ecológica do IBGE (15.945 ° S, 47.885 ° W), 04. ix. 2000, Luciana S. Santos col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 6420, 6421, 6425, 6427, 6429, 6431, 6434); 07. ii. 2003, Gabriel Vianna col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 6530, 6547); 11. ix. 2003, Gabriel Vianna col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 6575); 13. viii. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 6466); 16. v. 2003, Gabriel Vianna col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 6531); 16. ix. 1998, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UnB- 1312). Goiás: Catalão, Fazenda São Cipriano, 26. x. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 3021); 26. x. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UnB- 3025, 3050, 3058). Minas Gerais: Buritis, Fazenda São Miguel (15.973 ° S, 46.535 ° W), 01. viii. 2002, R. A. Calderon col., soldiers (UnB- 4847). Campanha (21.83 ° S, 45.4 ° W), 27. vi. 1947, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 3014, 3016). Campos Altos (19.696 ° S, 46.171 ° W), 12. xi. 1972, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 5865). Curvelo, 16. ii. 1972, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 5049). Guanhães (18.78 ° S, 42.95 ° W), 02. iii. 1972, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 5062). Guarda-Mor (17.571 ° S, 47.144 ° W), 29. x. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 3142); 29. x. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UnB- 3141). Guarda-Mor, Fazenda Sul Brasil (17.554 ° S, 47.174 ° W), 02. xi. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UnB- 3274); 30. x. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 3196); 30. x. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UnB- 3199, 3268). Lagoa Santa (19.63 ° S, 43.88 ° W), 09. xi. 1993, Denize col., soldiers, workers (UFV- 3414); 09. xi. 1993, Mônica col., soldiers, workers (UFV- 3392); 10. iii. 1994, unknown col., soldiers, workers (UFV- 4588, 4594, 5104, 5106); 20. x. 1993, Denize col., soldiers, workers (UFV- 3372); 21. iii. 1994, unknown col., soldiers (UFV- 5092); 24. ii. 1994, Teresinha col., soldiers, workers (UFV- 3712); 24. iii. 1994, unknown col., soldiers, workers (UFV- 5103). Paracatu, Fazenda Rossato (17.408 ° S, 47.275 ° W), 27. x. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UnB- 3107). Paracatu, Fazenda Suzano (17.479 ° S, 47.347 ° W), 01. xi. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UnB- 3256); 28. x. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 3125); 28. x. 2001, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (UnB- 3133). Paracatu, Reserva Acangaú (17.223 ° S, 46.875 ° W), 01. viii. 2011, MC col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 9712). Poços de Caldas (21.788 ° S, 46.561 ° W), 17. xii. 1966, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers (MZSP- 0420); 18. ix. 1967, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 0532). Santana do Riacho, Cardeal Mota (Serra do Cipó) (19.333 ° S, 43.621 ° W), 05. x. 2011, G. W. Fernades col., soldiers (UnB- 8351); 05. x. 2011, G. W. Fernades col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 8352); 15. iii. 2012, A. V. Quintino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 10031). São Roque de Minas, Serra da Canastra (20.146 ° S, 46.663 ° W), 20. vii. 1990, unknown col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 10421). São Sebastião do Paraíso (20.917 ° S, 46.991 ° W), 22. ii. 1945, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (AMNH, MZSP- 2820). São Paulo: Dobrada (21.517 ° S, 48.394 ° W), 12. viii. 1946, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 2979). Guatapará, Guarani (21.42 ° S, 48.1 ° W), 06. xi. 1945, unknown col., imagoes (MZSP- 3539). Iepê, 04. ix. 1946, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (AMNH). Jarinu (23.101 ° S, 46.728 ° W), 02. iii. 1945, V. Autuori col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 3880); 25. ii. 1943, V. Autuori col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 2834). Piracicaba (22.717 ° S, 47.633 ° W), 30. v. 2003, R. Amaral col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 4499). Ribeirão Preto (21.17 ° S, 47.8 ° W), 14. vi. 1967, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 1924). Rio Claro, Flor Est Navarro de Andrade (22.41 ° S, 47.51 ° W), 31. v. 2004, Kleber Espírito-Santo col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 6688). Rio Claro (22.4 ° S, 47.55 ° W), 01. iii. 1996, R. Constantino col., soldiers, workers (UnB- 0211). São Paulo (23.53 ° S, 46.62 ° W), 06. vii. 1978, L. R. Fontes & F. S. Berchez col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 7613); 24. x. 1958, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (MZSP- 3254); 27. i. 1948, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 3099, 3100); 31. x. 1950, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers, imagoes (MZSP- 3258). Tatuí (23.35 ° S, 47.85 ° W), 06. ii. 1945, R. L. Araujo col., soldiers, workers (MZSP- 2803).	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F083664CF83FA4269CF273D.taxon	etymology	Etymology. From the Asurini language of Tocantins: tĩapwã, pointed nose, which refers to the long, cylindrical nasus of the soldiers. Imago (Figs. 1 I – 1 L, 2 C, 2 F, 3 C, 3 F). Head capsule dark brown. Postclypeus light brown; midline darker. Labrum yellow brown, hyaline. Frontal marks elliptic, inconspicuous. Ecdysial line (epicranial suture) visible as a very faint line. Antenna light brown. Pronotum brown. Meso- and metanotum yellow brown anteriorly and brown posteriorly. Pleural sclerites light brown. Legs yellow brown. Tergites brown. Sternites light brown. Wings brownish, hyaline; anterior veins darker. Head capsule with sparse bristles and densely covered with short, inclined, hairs. Postclypeus with numerous hairs of variable size, longer and more spaced than on head capsule. Labrum with about 10 bristles and many short hairs. Pronotum with sparse bristles and densely covered with short, inclined, hairs, more numerous near margins. Tergites and sternites densely covered with hairs and with a line of bristles on posterior margin. Wings with short hairs on surface; anterior margin with dense, longer hairs. Head capsule oval, with slightly angular posterior corners. Fontanelle conspicuous, Y-shaped. Eye nearly circular, medium-sized, distance to lower margin of head about 1 / 7 its diameter. Ocelli oval, large and prominent, separated from eye by about half their width. Postclypeus inflated; anterior margin nearly straight; posterior margin convex. Pronotum with anterior margin nearly straight, slightly emarginate; sides convex converging posteriorly. Posterior margin of meso- and metanotum broadly V-shaped; posterior points roughly rounded, irregular. Wing microsculpturing. margins and veins with pointed papillae; membrane covered with dense asteroid micrasters (6 – 8 points). Antenna with 15 articles: 3> 6> 5 = 4> 2. Measurements in Table 1.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F083664CF83FA4269CF273D.taxon	description	Major soldier (Figs. 4 J – L; 7 A – B). Head light brown; basal ¾ of nasus dark brown, tip light brown. Antennae yellow brown; basal articles about the same color as apical ones. Thoracic nota, legs, tergites and sternites yellow. Head capsule with 2 bristles on vertex and 4 at base of nasus, and numerous microscopic hairs. Nasus densely covered with short inclined hairs, and 4 longer ones at tip. Pronotum with 0 – 2 bristles on anterior margin. Meso- and metanotum without bristles. Thoracic nota with many microscopic hairs. Tergites with 4 – 6 long bristles on posterior margin; surface with sparse microscopic hairs. Sternites with a row of long bristles on posterior margin; surface with dense inclined hairs of variable length. Head capsule nearly oval, slightly angular; sides converging posteriorly. Nasus long, narrow and subcylindrical. Line of top of head with nasus concave in profile. Anterior margin of pronotum convex, not emarginate. Antenna with 13 – 14 articles. With 14 articles: 6> 5> 4> 3 = 2; with 13 articles: 3> 6> 5> 4> 2; 3 rd article often incompletely divided; sometimes left and right antennae with different number of articles. Measurements in Table 2. Intermediate soldier (Figs. 5 G – I). Coloration, chaetotaxy and antennae similar to those of major soldier; head capsule and nasus darker colored. Smaller and with a slight constriction behind antennae. Nasus shorter, cylindrical, slightly upturned and dilated near apex. Measurements in Table 3 Minor soldier (Figs. 6 J – L). Coloration lighter than in intermediate and major soldiers. Head capsule wider posteriorly; with distinct constriction behind antennae. Top of head in profile with convex elevation between constriction and nasus. Nasus upturned, dilated near apex and with fewer hairs than in intermediate and major soldiers. Antennal articles: 6> 5 = 3> 2 = 4. Measurements in Table 4. Worker (Figs. 7 E – F, 8 E – F, 9 G – I, 10 P – X, 11 A, B, E). Head capsule yellow to brownish. Epicranial suture and fontanelle spot conspicuous. Antennae, thorax, legs, tergites and sternites yellowish, unpigmented. Head capsule with scattered bristles and hairs. Pronotum with 2 – 6 bristles on anterior lobe and sparse short hairs. Meso- and metanota with a few short hairs, without bristles. Tergites with a row of bristles on posterior margin and sparse short hairs on surface. Antenna with 14 – 15 articles. Measurements in Tables 5 and 6. Comparisons. Imago. The imago of D. castaniceps has a paler head capsule, larger ocelli, and longer and more numerous hairs on the head. The imago of D. diversimiles is very similar and we have been unable to find consistent differences in external morphology. Major soldier. The head of the major soldier of D. castaniceps is paler and pear-shaped in dorsal view, with sides strongly converging anteriorly. The major soldier of D. diversimiles has an elliptical or angular head in dorsal view, and its nasus is proportionally shorter and broader at base. Intermediate soldier. The intermediate soldier of D. castaniceps has a paler head, a faint constriction behind antenna, shorter and upturned nasus and dilated near end. In D. diversimiles it has a more conspicuous constriction behind antennae and its nasus is shorter and slightly dilated near tip. Minor soldier. The minor soldier of D. castaniceps has the posterior half of the head capsule broad and rounded, a shorter nasus and usually only 12 antennal articles. The minor soldier of D. diversimiles usually has a shorter nasus dilated near tip, but both show considerable variation and they are ofter difficult to differentiate. Workers. Workers of D. castaniceps have a paler and smaller head, with more numerous short hairs. The workers of D. diversimiles are very similar to those of D. tiapuan, sp. n. The enteric valve armature is distinct in each species (see key to workers).	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F083664CF83FA4269CF273D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Diversitermes tiapuan, sp. n. occurs mainly in savanna habitats in the Cerrado ecoregion (Fig. 14).	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
038C87C09F083664CF83FA4269CF273D.taxon	biology_ecology	Biology. Diversitermes tiapuan, sp. n. apparently does not build nests, and has been found in diffuse galleries under litter or inside nests built by other termites, mainly Cornitermes spp.	en	Oliveira, Danilo Elias, Constantino, Reginaldo (2016): A taxonomic revision of the neotropical termite genus Diversitermes (Isoptera: Termitidae: Nasutitermitinae). Zootaxa 4158 (2): 221-245, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4158.2.5
