Abstract: Objective　To investigate the classification and distribution of termites (Isoptera) in Panzhihua, Sichuan province, China. Methods　Extensive investigation was performed according to the administrative division of villages or towns. In each village or town, termites were collected in building areas, gardens, hillside meadows, and forest regions. Results　A total of 106 termite specimens were collected in Panzhihua, belonging to 2 families, 4 genera, and 6 species. Conclusion　Macrotermes orthognathus (Ping et Xu, 1985) was first collected and recorded in Sichuan province, which is a newly recorded species of termites in this province.

Key words: Macrotermes orthognathus, Isoptera, New record, Sichuan province

摘要： 目的　了解四川省攀枝花市境内等翅目昆虫的种类及其分布情况。方法　采用大面积广泛调查的方法,以乡镇行政区为调查单位,在每个调查单位范围内的房屋建筑区、园林绿地区、山坡草地及林区等生境中采集白蚁标本。结果　在四川省攀枝花市境内采集等翅目白蚁标本106号,隶属2科4属6种。结论　四川省首次采集、记录到直颚大白蚁,属该省等翅目新纪录。

关键词: 直颚大白蚁, 等翅目, 新纪录, 四川省