FORAGING ACTIVITY AND DEGREE OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES IN PAKHAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
E. NARAYANA *
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LAB.. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY, WARANGAL-506 009, INDIA
CH. SRAVANTHY *
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LAB.. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY, WARANGAL-506 009, INDIA
CH. SAMMAIAH *
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LAB.. DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY, WARANGAL-506 009, INDIA
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Seasonal foraging activity of subterranean termites on leaf liner and forest plants were observed in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, Warangal (A.P.). Two distinct foraging patterns are identified in the species of termites. Microtemes sp and Coptolermes sp have strong foraging peak in the wet season. Whereas Odontoierrne.c sp and Macroternies sp have distinct foraging peak in dry season. The foraging activity depends upon Environmental factors were discussed.
Keywords: Foraging, degree of damage, termites, Pakhal wildlife sancturaty