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Termitomyces, the termite mushrooms, is a genus of basidiomycete fungi belonging to the family Lyophyllaceae. [3] All species in the genus are completely dependent on fungus-growing termites, the Macrotermitinae, to survive, and vice versa. [4]
The diversity of termite species is low in North America and Europe (10 species known in Europe and 50 in North America), but is high in South America, where over 400 species are known. [55] Of the 2,972 extant termite species currently classified, 1,000 are found in Africa , where mounds are extremely abundant in certain regions.
Insects as food or edible insects are insect species used for human consumption. [1] Over 2 billion people are estimated to eat insects on a daily basis. [ 2 ] Globally, more than 2,000 insect species are considered edible, though far fewer are discussed for industrialized mass production and regionally authorized for use in food.
Zootermopsis is a genus of termites in the family Archotermopsidae.They are mostly found in western North America, ranging from Canada to Mexico, [1] with the exception of Z. nevadensis, which has become established in Japan. [2]
Reticulitermes flavipes, the eastern subterranean termite, is the most common termite found in North America. [1] These termites are the most economically important wood destroying insects in the United States and are classified as pests . [ 1 ]
North America, occasionally naturalized in Europe: Berries, edible raw (though acidic) or made into a jelly [12] Crabapples: Malus sylvestris and other Malus species: Malus is native to the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere, in Europe, Asia and North America. Fruit (from July), edible raw or, if too bitter, cooked as a jelly (containing ...
Incisitermes minor is a species of termite in the family Kalotermitidae known commonly as the western drywood termite. It is native to western North America, including the western United States and northern Mexico. It has been found in many other parts of the United States, all the way to the East Coast. It has been reported from Toronto. [1]
Reticulitermes hesperus, the western subterranean termite, is a species of termite in the family Rhinotermitidae.It is found in Central America and North America. [1] [2] [3] R. hesperus is native to the coast between British Columbia and Southern California. [4]