01813nas a2200157   4500008004100000245004800041210004800089260002100137300001200158490000700170520134600177100002101523700001501544700001401559856008201573       1997                        eng d00aIntroduced ants in the United Arab Emirates0 aIntroduced ants in the United Arab Emirates  cPublished: Nov 1  a505-5120 v373 a<p>*[Fifteen species of introduced ants, including 8 cosmopolitan or tramp species, are recorded for the first time in the United Arab Emirates. They are Cardiocondyla emeryi, Camponotus compressus, Iridomyrmex anceps, Linepithema humile, Monomorium destructor, Monomorium indicum, Pachycondyla sennaarensis, Paratrechina flavipes, Paratrechina jaegerskioeldi, Paratrechina longicornis, Pheidole teneriffana, Solenopsis geminata, Tapinoma melanocephalum, Tapinoma simrothi, &amp; Tetramorium bicarinatum. A synopsis of their distribution, biology, &amp; pest status is given. Introduced species contribute an unusually high proportion of local ants &amp; the ecological implications of their presence are discussed, including displacement of native fauna &amp; impact upon human health. These ants abound in man-made, mesic environments &amp; do not reach the characteristic sandy deserts of the region. Most invasive species are probably benign, but P. sennaarensis, M. destructor, &amp; S. geminata pose potential problems as public health &amp; nuisance pests. The highly competitive S. geminata &amp; L. humile may also threaten the local entomofauna &amp; biodiversity. Camponotus compressus, Iridomyrmex anceps, Linepithema humile, Solenopsis geminata, &amp; Tetramorium bicarinatum have not been previously recored from Arabia.]</p>
1 aCollingwood, C A1 aTigar, B J1 aAgosti, D  uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/introduced-ants-united-arab-emirates01942nas a2200133   4500008004100000245006100041210005800102300001200160490000700172520150700179100001201686700001801698856009201716       2008                        eng d00aExotic ants in The Netherlands (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)0 aExotic ants in The Netherlands Hymenoptera Formicidae  a121-1290 v683 a<p>*[Exotic ants in The Netherlands are examined, mainly based on interceptions by the Plant Protection Service, recent investigations in botanical gardens &amp; zoos, &amp; revision of collection material. A total of 76 species could be identified. At ports of entry, 39 species have been intercepted, that are not reported from any establishment in the country. Thirty-seven species got established indoors, 23 temporarily &amp; 14 locally. Most frequently encountered is Monomorium pharaonis, followed by Linepithema humile, Tapinoma melanocephalum, &amp; Technomyrmex albipes. The latter is now the most common species in botanical gardens and zoos, where it replaced Paratrechina longicornis &amp; L. humile. Many exotic species are temporary, due to pest control or environmental changes. Better hygiene in houses &amp; increased pest control prevented local establishment in the last decades, despite the increasing number of introductions. Moreover, most exotics are poor colonizers &amp; not able to settle and/or spread after arrival. Up till now, all these introductions did not have any influence on the outdoor ant fauna. The only exotics rarely encountered outdoors are Camponotus vagus, Crematogaster scutellaris, Plagiolepis taurica, &amp; Lasius emarginatus. They settled locally &amp; give no indication of spread to other locations.] In text &amp; table 2, Myrmicinae misselled Myrmecinae. Leafcutter &amp; fire ants are only quarantine interceptions or temporary infestations.</p>
1 aBoer, P1 aVierbergen, B  uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/exotic-ants-netherlands-hymenoptera-formicidae