02029nas a2200157 4500008004100000245014800041210006900189260000900258300001200267490000700279520139800286100001801684700001801702700001601720856013501736 2005 eng d00aEradication of the little fire ant; Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), from Marchena Island, Galápagos: on the edge of success?0 aEradication of the little fire ant Wasmannia auropunctata Hymeno cJune a159-1680 v883 aThe development of effective techniques to eradicate populations of invasive ant species is crucial to the conservation of native biodiversity. An intensive program was initiated in 2001 to eradicate the invasive little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger) from ~21 ha on Marchena Island in the Galápagos Archipelago. Linear transects, approximately 10 m apart, were cut through the vegetation of the infested area and a buffer zone of 6 ha. Amdro® (Hydramethylnon) was applied manually up to three times in the treatment area at three-month intervals between March and October 2001. To date, five follow-up monitoring surveys have placed sticks painted with peanut butter in a grid 3-4 m apart. Two small populations (0.1% of the area originally occupied by W. auropunctata) were detected in April and October 2002 and were subsequently treated with Amdro®. No W. auropunctata ants were found in May 2003 and April 2004. Five nocturnal surveys carried out in the immediate area of introduction of W. auropunctata did not detect any individuals. Monitoring surveys will continue for an additional two years to ensure eradication of any remaining populations and verify the success of this program. This paper discusses the procedures used to kill W. auropunctata and monitor the efficacy of the eradication methods, the program's costs, and its applicability to other island ecosystems.1 aCauston, C.E.1 aSevilla, C.R.1 aPorter, S D uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/eradication-little-fire-ant-wasmannia-auropunctata-hymenoptera-formicidae-marchena-island01900nas a2200229 4500008004100000022001400041245012800055210006900183300001400252490000700266520114800273653001001421653001701431653002601448653000901474100001501483700001601498700001701514700001801531700002001549856010101569 2005 eng d a0452-825500aIdentification of red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, to invade mainland China and infestation in Wuchuan, Guangdong0 aIdentification of red imported fire ant Solenopsis invicta to in a144–1480 v423 a

Red imported fire ant, S. invicta, from Latin America countries, including Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina, is one of most dangerous and devastating pests. Specimen identification showed that this insect has infested Wuchaun, Guangdong, China. The population density of S. invicta, and its effects on agriculture are presented. Cytochrome b (Cyt b) gene (453 bp) from 2 populations (Florida, USA, and Wuchuan, Guangdong) of S. invicta and 4 populations of S. geminata from Guangdong was sequenced. The results of RFLP [restriction fragment length polymorphism] analysis showed the presence of one restrictive site detected by restriction endonucleases MspI in the amplified segments of S. geminata, but none was detected in S. invicta. BamHI digested the amplified segments of S. invicta but not those of S. geminata. The digestion of the 453-bp fragment by enzymes BamHI and MspI generated a 200-bp and a 250-bp fragment which could be used as a powerful tool for identification of these 2 species.

10aChina10adistribution10ared imported fire ant10aRIFA1 aLing, Zeng1 aYongYue, Lu1 aXiaoFang, He1 aWeiQiu, Zhang1 aGuangWen, Liang uhttp://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20053103341.html;jsessionid=AC77CABF73E31967BD787F2C106686B3#01618nas a2200157 4500008004100000245008000041210006900121260002100190300002200211490000800233520106900241100001601310700001601326700001401342856010401356 2005 eng d00aThe role of opportunity in the unintentional introduction of nonnative ants0 arole of opportunity in the unintentional introduction of nonnati cNov. 22; Epub 20 acover,17032-170350 v1023 a*[A longstanding goal in the study of biological invasions is to predict why some species are successful invaders, whereas others are not. To understand this process, detailed information is required concerning the pool of species that have the opportunity to become established. Here we develop an extensive database of ant species unintentionally transported to the continental United States and use these data to test how opportunity and species-level ecological attributes affect the probability of establishment. This database includes an amount of information on failed introductions that may be unparalleled for any group of unintentionally introduced insects. We found a high diversity of species, 232 species from 394 records, 12% of which have become established in the continental United States. The probability of establishment increased with the number of times a species was transported, propagule pressure, but was also influenced by nesting habit. Ground nesting species were more likely to become established compared with arboreal species.]1 aSuarez, A V1 aHolway, D A1 aWard, P S uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/role-opportunity-unintentional-introduction-nonnative-ants00513nas a2200109 4500008004100000245012800041210006900169300001000238490000700248100001800255856013000273 2005 eng d00aWorldwide distribution and potential spread of the long-legged ant, Anoplolepis gracilipes (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)0 aWorldwide distribution and potential spread of the longlegged an a77-970 v451 aWetterer, J K uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/worldwide-distribution-and-potential-spread-long-legged-ant-ianoplolepis-gracilipesi00435nas a2200133 4500008004100000245005500041210005500096300001200151490000700163100001600170700001100186700001400197856009000211 2005 eng d00aImpacts of Argentine ants on avian nesting success0 aImpacts of Argentine ants on avian nesting success a378-3820 v521 aSuarez, A V1 aYeh, P1 aCase, T J uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/impacts-argentine-ants-avian-nesting-success01464nas a2200133 4500008004100000245007400041210006900115260001600184300000900200490000800209520099900217100001401216856010001230 2005 eng d00aA synoptic review of the ants of California (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)0 asynoptic review of the ants of California Hymenoptera Formicidae c12 Apr 2005 a1-680 v9363 a*[Recognizes 281 species (in 44 genera), of which 255 are considered indigenous and 39 are endemic. 36 species appear to be undescribed. Camponotus maritimus is a n.sp. 3 species are revalidated: Leptothorax calderoni, Myrmica glacialis, & Temnothorax rudis. Forelius analis is a n.syn. of Forelius pruinosus. Monomorium wheelerorum is a n.syn. of Monomorium ergatogyna. Temnothorax nitens heathii, Temnothorax nitens occidentalis, & Temnothorax ocellatus are n.syn. of Temnothorax andrei. Temnothorax lindae & Temnothorax maryanae are n.syn. of Temnothorax nevadensis. Temnothorax mariposa & Temnothorax melinus are n.syn. of Temnothorax nitens. The genus Acanthomyops is demoted to a subgenus of Lasius; generating revised or new combinations in Lasius for the following names: arizonicus; bureni; californicus; claviger; clavigeroides; colei; coloradensis; creightoni; interjectus; latipes; mexicanus; murphyi; occidentalis; parvula; plumopilosus; pogonogynus; pubescens; subglaber.]1 aWard, P S uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/synoptic-review-ants-california-hymenoptera-formicidae00756nas a2200109 4500008004100000245012000041210006900161260024600230100001400476700002000490856013600510 2005 eng d00aCompact Carpenter Ant (proposed common name), Camponotus planatus (Roger) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae)0 aCompact Carpenter Ant proposed common name iCamponotus planatusi bThis document is EENY-189, 3 p., one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of FloridacPublished: Janua1 aWarner, J1 aScheffrahn, R H uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/compact-carpenter-ant-proposed-common-name-icamponotus-planatusi-roger-insecta-hymenoptera01216nas a2200145 4500008004100000245010700041210006900148260001900217300001000236490000600246520065500252100001500907700001500922856013300937 2005 eng d00aLasius neglectus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) - a widely distributed tramp species in Central Asia0 aiLasius neglectus iHymenoptera Formicidae a widely distributed t cSeptember 2005 a47-500 v73 a*[Departing from the assumed origin in Asia Minor or the Middle East, Lasius neglectus Van Loon, Boomsma & Andrásfalvy, 1990 has spread both to the West & to the East during the last decades. From 1998 to 2004, we collected 41 samples of L. neglectus at 17 different sites in Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan; of which 15 are new. The ant appears to be widespread in the Fergana Valley & in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. This paper lists the findings of L. neglectus & describes the habitats in which the ants were found. The presence of L. neglectus in bordering countries is discussed. L. neglectus could be found only in the human environment.]1 aSchultz, R1 aSeifert, B uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/ilasius-neglectus-ihymenoptera-formicidae-widely-distributed-tramp-species-central-asia01180nas a2200121 4500008004100000245021300041210007000254300001200324490000700336520056600343100001500909856013400924 2005 eng d00aEl genéro Neotropical Brachymyrmex Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) en la Argentina. II. Redescripción de las especies B. admotus Mayr, de B. brevicornis Emery y B. gaucho Santschi0 aEl genéro Neotropical iBrachymyrmex iMayr Hymenoptera Formicidae a761-7680 v343 a= The Neotropical genus Brachymyrmex Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Argentina. II. Redescription of species, B. admotus Mayr, B. brevicornis Emery and B. gaucho Santschi.Three species of the genus Brachymyrmex: B. admotus Mayr, B. brevicornis Emery y B. gaucho Santschi are redescribed hereafter. Descriptions and drawings of main morphological characters of gynes, males and workers are given. New characters are used to differentiate species, mainly based on male head morphology and genitalia. New Argentine localities are added to the known distribution.1 aQuirán, E uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/el-gen%C3%A9ro-neotropical-ibrachymyrmex-imayr-hymenoptera-formicidae-en-la-argentina-ii00441nas a2200133 4500008004100000245005800041210005200099300000900151490000700160100002200167700001500189700001600204856008700220 2005 eng d00aThe ecology, policy, and management of ants in Hawaii0 aecology policy and management of ants in Hawaii a1-220 v371 aKrushelnycky, P D1 aLoope, L L1 aReimer, N J uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/ecology-policy-and-management-ants-hawaii01477nas a2200121 4500008004100000245009200041210006900133300001200202490000700214520099200221100001201213856013001225 2005 eng d00aInterference and exploitation competition of three nectar-thieving invasive ant species0 aInterference and exploitation competition of three nectarthievin a257-2620 v523 a*[I compared the nectar-thieving behavior of 3 widespread invasive ant species: long-legged ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes), Argentine ants (Linepithema humile), & big-headed ants (Pheidole megacephala) in inflorescences of the native Hawaiian ‘ōhi’a tree, an important food source for native fauna. A. gracilipes was least likely to leave inflorescences unvisited & visited inflorescences in higher numbers than both L. humile & P. megacephala. A. gracilipes & L. humile visited more flowers in an inflorescence & were less likely to retreat from a flower with a competitor than P. megacephala. A. gracilipes was able to take 5.5 & 11.3 times the amount of nectar than L. humile & P. megacephala, respectively. Thus, A. gracilipes may be effective at both interference and exploitation competition against other nectarivores, L. humile may be effective at interference competition, & P. megacephala may be relatively weak at both types of competition against other nectarivores.]1 aLach, L uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/interference-and-exploitation-competition-three-nectar-thieving-invasive-ant-species01922nas a2200133 4500008004100000245008000041210006900121260001400190300001200204490000700216520144200223100001601665856010701681 2005 eng d00aDeterminants for the successful establishment of exotic ants in New Zealand0 aDeterminants for the successful establishment of exotic ants in  cJuly 2005 a279-2880 v113 a*[Quarantine records show interceptions of 66 ant species: 17 of which have established, 43 have failed to establish, whereas nests of another 6 are periodically observed but have failed to establish permanently, called ephemeral establishment. Mean temperature at the highest latitude and interception variables were the only factors significantly different between established, failed or ephemeral groups. Amblyopone australis, Cardiocondyla minutior, Hypoponera eduardi, Hypoponera punctatissima, Iridomyrmex anceps, Linepithema humile, Monomorium floricola, Monomorium pharaonis, Ochetellus glaber, Paratrechina vaga, Pheidole magacephala, Pheidole rugosula, Rhytidoponera chalybaea, Rhytidoponera metallica, Strumigenys perplexa, Technomyrmex albipes, Tetramorium bicarinatum, & Tetramorium grassii are established exotic species. Lasius niger, Monomorium destructor, Pheidole fervens, Solenopsis papuana, Tetramorium simillimum, & Wasmannia auropunctata are non-established species. Anoplolepis gracilipes, Monomorium floricola, Paratrechina longicornis, Solenopsis geminata, Solenopsis invicta, & Tapinoma melanocephalum are species that have been observed to nest, but not established. Camponotus pennsylvanicus, Myrmecia brevinoda, Oecophylla smaragdina, & Paratrechina bourbonica are ephemeral establishments. Paratrechina longicornis is one of the most common ants found in international cargo by quarantine officials.]1 aLester, P J uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/determinants-successful-establishment-exotic-ants-new-zealand00750nas a2200145 4500008004100000245008000041210006900121260001700190300001000207490000800217520024500225100001700470700001500487856010200502 2005 eng d00aA preliminary list of the ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Alabama, U.S.A.0 apreliminary list of the ants Hymenoptera Formicidae of Alabama U cOctober 2006 a61-740 v1163 a*[154 species of Formicidae, plus the hybrid fire ant; Solenopsis invicta X richteri, are reported from Alabama, representing 37 genera & 8 subfamilies. 59 new state records are presented & county distributions are given for each species.]1 aMacGown, J A1 aForster, J uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/preliminary-list-ants-hymenoptera-formicidae-alabama-usa01134nas a2200133 4500008004100000245007700041210006900118300001200187490000700199520065000206100001400856700001900870856011100889 2005 eng d00aPopulation structure of the male-polymorphic ant Cardiocondyla obscurior0 aPopulation structure of the malepolymorphic ant Cardiocondyla ob a187-1900 v403 a*[Males of the myrmicine ant Cardiocondyla obscurior Wheeler are either wingless, ergatoid fighters, or winged, peaceful dispersers. Collection, of 124 colonies from Bahia, Brazil, between January 2003 & January 2004, revealed that ergatoid males & a few female sexuals were produced throughout the year. Female sexual production peaked in April 2003, & was followed by a significant decline in colony size, presumably due to colony fragmentation or budding. Not a single winged male was found, suggesting that in this population, they are indeed reared only under particularly stressful conditions, as previously observed in the laboratory.]1 aHeinze, J1 aDelabie, J H C uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/population-structure-male-polymorphic-ant-cardiocondyla-obscurior00519nas a2200133 4500008004100000245008800041210006900129300001200198490000700210100001500217700001800232700001700250856011800267 2005 eng d00aFirst report of Brachymyrmex obscurior Forel (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from Georgia0 aFirst report of Brachymyrmex obscurior Forel Hymenoptera Formici a250-2510 v401 aIpser, R M1 aBrinkman, M A1 aGardner, W A uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/first-report-brachymyrmex-obscurior-forel-hymenoptera-formicidae-georgia02431nas a2200229 4500008004100000245007400041210006900115260010300184520164700287100001401934700001401948700001401962700001301976700001101989700001902000700001402019700001202033700001502045700001802060700001202078856011102090 2005 eng d00aInvasive ant pest risk assessment project for Biosecurity New Zealand0 aInvasive ant pest risk assessment project for Biosecurity New Ze bSeries of unpublished Landcare Research contract reports to Biosecurity New Zealand. BAH/35/2004-13 a*[Summary: The invasive ant risk assessment project, prepared for Biosecurity New Zealand by Landcare Research, synthesises information on the ant species that occur in New Zealand (native and introduced species), and on invasive ants that pose a potential threat to New Zealand. There is a great deal of information in this risk assessment on invasive ant species that is of global interest, including; biology, distribution, pest status, control technologies. The assessment project has five sections.1) The Ants of New Zealand: information sheets on all native and introduced ants established in New Zealand. 2) Preliminary invasive ant risk assessment: risk scorecard to quantify the threat to New Zealand of 75 ant species. 3) Information sheets on invasive ant threats: information sheets on all ant species scored as medium to high risk (n = 39). 4) Pest risk assessment: A detailed pest risk assessment for the 8 species ranked as having the highest potential risk to New Zealand (Anoplolepis gracilipes, Lasius neglectus, Monomorium destructor, Paratrechina longicornis, Solenopsis geminata, Solenopsis richteri, Tapinoma melanocephalum, Wasmannia auropunctata). 5) Ranking of high risk species: ranking of the eight highest risk ant species in terms of the risks of entry, establishment, spread, and detrimental consequences. NOTE. The red imported fire ant (Solenopsis invicta) is considered to be the worst ant pest in the world. However, Solenopsis invicta was specifically excluded from consideration in this risk assessment as this species has already been subject to detailed consideration by Biosecurity New Zealand.]1 aHarris, R1 aAbbott, K1 aBarton, K1 aBerry, J1 aDon, W1 aGunawardana, D1 aLester, P1 aRees, J1 aStanley, M1 aSutherland, A1 aToft, R uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/invasive-ant-pest-risk-assessment-project-biosecurity-new-zealand00618nas a2200121 4500008004100000245008600041210006900127260013700196100001400333700002000347700001700367856011200384 2005 eng d00aThe pest ants of Louisiana. A guide to their identification, biology, and control0 apest ants of Louisiana A guide to their identification biology a bLouisiana State University, Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, Pub. 2915cJune 20051 aDash, S T1 aHooper-Bui, L M1 aSeymour, M A uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/pest-ants-louisiana-guide-their-identification-biology-and-control01130nas a2200133 4500008004100000245015200041210006900193260001600262300001200278490000700290520055000297100001600847856013300863 2005 eng d00aSupercolonies of the invasive yellow crazy ant, Anoplolepis gracilipes, on an oceanic island: Forager activity patterns, density and biomass0 aSupercolonies of the invasive yellow crazy ant iAnoplolepis grac cAugust 2005 a266-2730 v523 a*[Densities of up to 2254 foraging ants per m/2 and a biomass of 1.85 g per m/2 were recorded and nest densities reached 10.5 nest entrances per m/2. These population cand kill red endemic land crabs. Ant activity was estimated by the number of ants crossing a 10 cm X 10 cm laminated white card on the ground in 30 seconds. Biomass estimated by weighing and counting vacuum-collected unfed workers with undistended abdomens. Biomass estimates did not account for brood, queens or alates. Nest entrances were counted in 3 m X 3m quadrants.]1 aAbbott, K L uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/supercolonies-invasive-yellow-crazy-ant-ianoplolepis-gracilipesi-oceanic-island-forager01074nas a2200145 4500008004100000245005600041210005300097260003100150300001000181520058900191100002600780700001300806700001800819856009100837 2005 eng d00aUrban pest ants of Brazil (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)0 aUrban pest ants of Brazil Hymenoptera Formicidae aMalaysiabPerniagaan Ph'ng a81-843 a*[Brazil shows a high diversity of urban pest ants. Among its 2,000 recorded ant species, 20 to 30 species are urban ants (tramp species). Native & introduced species are found & are not equally distributed in its 27 states. Camponotus species are found in the 5 regions that divide the country. Tapinoma melanocephalum & Paratrechina longicornis are the species which cause more complains by Brazilian citizens. Ant diversity in households is diverse reaching a total of 23 species in a unique hospital. This is the fact that leads to failures in controlling the pest species.]1 aCampos-Farinha, A E C1 aLee, C Y1 aRobinson, W H uhttps://antkey.myspecies.info/en/content/urban-pest-ants-brazil-hymenoptera-formicidae