Phylogeography of Nasutitermes corniger (Isoptera: Termitidae) in the Neotropical Region.

Background: The Neotropical Region is known for its biodiversity and ranks third in number of known termite species. However, biogeographic and phylogeographic information of termites of this region is limited compared to other world geographic regions. Nasutitermes corniger is widely distributed in the region and is of considerable economic importance.