Review of Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) as bioindicators in the Brazilian Savanna

Nestmate recognition in ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): a review

Nestmate recognition is the process by which individuals discriminate between nestmates and conand hetero-specifics. Nestmate recognition is based on recognition cues, which include cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs). Models of nestmate recognition predict that recognition decisions are based on the overlap of recognition cues. Colony recipients assess cue differences by comparing an individual's CH...

Common names for Australian ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)

Most insects do not have common names, and this is a significant barrier to public interest in them, and to their study by non-specialists. This holds for even highly familiar insect groups such as ants. Here, I propose common names for all major native Australian ant genera and species-groups, as well as for many of the most abundant and distinctive species. Sixty-two genera, 142 species-group...

The Role of Ants (hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Forensic Entomology

Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are an important component of insect biodiversity, and their study may help forensic entomologists to solve criminal cases. We review published literature and ecological principles that may guide forensic entomologists in the usage of ants as evidence with forensic value. Because ants are top predators in litter environments, their activities can affect decomposit...

Survey of the ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of the Greek Thrace

Background

SPRINGTAILS (COLLEMBOLA) FROM NESTS OF PONERINAE (HyMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE) ANTS IN BRAZILIAN CACAO PLANTATIONS