Zootermopsis
Found in western parts of north America (south-west Canada, western USA, and north-west Canada) in woodlands. Thorne et al. (1993) discuss the biogeography of the genus.
Termite Classification
Zootermopsis
Unranked:
Zootermopsis
Zootermopsis
Pest status: Zootermopsis is not a serious pest, but can damage timber (Weesner, 1965). Edwards & Mill (1986) record both Z. angusticollis and Z. nevadensis in their list of termites known to damage buildings.
Zootermopsis
Zootermopsis is one of the best studied termite genera, as it is easy to collect and culture, and is found close to where a large number of biologists are based.
Species of the genus are found in wet woodlands, and colonies have been found in a number of broad-leaved and coniferous trees (e.g. Populus spp. , Alnus spp., Salix spp.)
