Natural Parasitism in Acromyrmex landolti Forel (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) in Pastures of Bahia, Brazil [PDF]
This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence of natural parasitism in Acromyrmex landolti Forel, identify parasitoids associated to the species and to estimate parasitism rates. The experiment was conducted from January to May 2012 in Itapetinga, BA.
Castellani, Maria Aparecida +6 more
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Action mode of fipronil and sulfluramid in baits on Acromyrmex crassispinus (Forel, 1909) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in laboratory conditions [PDF]
The leaf-cutting ants (LCAs) of the genus Atta Fabricius, 1804 and Acromyrmex Mayr, 1865 (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are major pests in forest plantations, agriculture and livestock.
Camargo, Roberto S. +3 more
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Dieta de la viuda negra, Latrodectus mirabilis (Theridiidae) en dos cultivos de cereales del centro de Argentina [PDF]
The spider Latrodectus mirabilis (Holmberg, 1876) is commonly found in cereals crops of central Argentina. We studied its diet composition at the field and capture rate on leaf-cutting ants based on laboratory experiments.
Copperi, Sofía +5 more
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Diapriinae Wasps (Hymenoptera: Diaprioidea: Diapriidae) Associated with Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Argentina [PDF]
We provide an overview of diapriid wasps associated with ants in Argentina and the diversity of interactions they have developed with their hosts. As a result, we report 16 species of nine genera of Diapriinae, two new geographic distributions, three new
Aquino, Daniel Alejandro +2 more
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A comprehensive, integrative study approach combining morphology, population genetics, phylogenetics and biogeography revealed that the Acromyrmex octospinosus species complex consists of two species: A. octospinosus and its social parasite A. insinuator.
Daniela Mera‐Rodríguez +2 more
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Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Santa Fe province, Argentina [PDF]
El presente trabajo pretende aportar una lista faunística actualizada de las subfamilias, tribus, géneros y especies de hormigas de la provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina.
Cuezzo, Fabiana del Carmen +1 more
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Experimental evidence that increased surface temperature affects bioturbation by ants
Ants are one of the most important groups of bioturbators, but how would rising temperatures affect their nest architecture and its effects on soils? This work aimed to explore this question by using CT‐scan tomography of nests of ants exposed to different surface temperatures. Abstract Ants are important bioturbators that actively produce biopores and
Fátima García Ibarra +4 more
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Actividad de forrajeo de hormigas acromyrmex lundi (Guérin-Méneville) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) en áreas urbanas [PDF]
Las hormigas cortadoras de hoja (Hymenoptera:Formicidae) son exclusivas del Continente Americano. Viven en hormigueros subterráneos y poseen organización social que se evidencia en la formación de colonias común comportamiento dirigido a la supervivencia,
Culebra Mason, María Susana +4 more
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Hongos asociados con dos poblaciones de Acromyrmex lobicornis (Formicidae) de San Luis, Argentina [PDF]
Fungi associated with two populations of Acromyrmex lobicornis (Formicidae) from San Luis, Argentina. The ant genera Atta and Acromyrmex (Tribe Attini) include the mowers or trimmers of leaves called leaf-cutting ants, which are the only ants that show ...
Cafaro, Matias Jose +3 more
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Forrajeo de cebos tóxicos por hormigas cortadoras de hojas del género Acromyrmex Mayr, 1865 (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) [PDF]
Tribunal: Martínez Crosa, Gonzalo; Altesor, Paula; Mujica, ValentinaLas hormigas cortadoras del género Acromyrmex representan un problema para la industria agrícola y forestal debido a que se dificulta su control en predios grandes.
Listre Barreto, Andrea Laura
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