Geographic and climatic constraints on bioregionalization of European ants
Aim Biogeographical regionalization is scant for most insect groups due to shortfalls in
distribution and phylogenetic information, namely the Wallacean and Darwinian shortfalls …
distribution and phylogenetic information, namely the Wallacean and Darwinian shortfalls …
Integrating morphology with phylogenomics to describe four island endemic species of Temnothorax from Sicily and Malta (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)
Temnothorax (Myrmicinae, Crematogastrini) is one of the most diverse Holarctic ant genera,
and new taxonomic advancements are still frequent worldwide. The Mediterranean region, a …
and new taxonomic advancements are still frequent worldwide. The Mediterranean region, a …
One of the world's worst invasive alien species Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) detected in Cyprus
Abstract Native to the Neotropics, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger, 1863) has been
unintentionally introduced around the world, heavily impacting native ant biodiversity …
unintentionally introduced around the world, heavily impacting native ant biodiversity …
[HTML][HTML] An updated checklist of ants (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) of Bulgaria, after 130 years of research
A Lapeva-Gjonova, V Antonova - Biodiversity Data Journal, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The Bulgarian myrmecofauna is one of the richest in the Balkans. This is a
result of both the physicogeographical and paleoecological features of the area, as well as …
result of both the physicogeographical and paleoecological features of the area, as well as …
[PDF][PDF] A new species of yellow acorn ant discovered in Italy via integrative taxonomy (Temnothorax luteus-complex, Formicidae)
The Mediterranean, a global hotspot for rare ant species, hosts a significant representation
of the global diversity of the mainly Holarctic ant genus Temnothorax. However, several …
of the global diversity of the mainly Holarctic ant genus Temnothorax. However, several …
[HTML][HTML] Invasion Risk of Established and Horizon Non-Native Ants in the Mediterranean: A Screening for Italy
Over five hundred non-native ant species have spread worldwide, including many that have
severe effects on biodiversity, are serious economic pests, or threaten human health and …
severe effects on biodiversity, are serious economic pests, or threaten human health and …
First record of the exotic ant Hypoponera ergatandria in Italy: indoor alate swarms and stinging queens
Until recently, Hypoponera ergatandria was commonly misidentified as H. punctatissima,
both of which are widespread tramp ant species. Today, H. ergatandria has been recorded …
both of which are widespread tramp ant species. Today, H. ergatandria has been recorded …
Ant diversity along elevational gradients in the European Alps: insights for conservation under a changing climate
Due to particular vulnerabilities and environmental constraints, Alpine faunas are exposed
to significant threats from climate change. However, baseline diversity and distribution data …
to significant threats from climate change. However, baseline diversity and distribution data …
[HTML][HTML] Alien ants spreading through Europe: Brachyponerachinensis and Nylanderiavividula in Italy
E Schifani, D Grunicke, A Montechiarini… - Biodiversity Data …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The number of known alien ant species throughout Europe has been steadily increasing
during the last few decades and Italy has been no exception, with four new taxa reported in …
during the last few decades and Italy has been no exception, with four new taxa reported in …
[HTML][HTML] Further records of social parasitic ants in Europe and review of the Bulgarian species
Background Social parasitic ants exploit the colonies of other ant species, either
permanently or temporarily. The permanent parasites are amongst the rarest species of ants …
permanently or temporarily. The permanent parasites are amongst the rarest species of ants …