Termites, widely recognized as ecosystem engineers, play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem functioning, particularly in tropical ecosystems. The genus Microcerotermes Silvestri, 1901 comprises several species, some of which are considered minor pests of economic importance. Three species of Microcerotermes are recorded for the first time from the state: Microcerotermes cameroni Snyder, 1933; Microcerotermes fletcheri Holmgren and Holmgren, 1917 and Microcerotermes labioangulatus Sen Sarma and Thakur, 1975. These species were previously known from adjacent states, and the present records extend their known distribution range to Telangana.