Invasive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Greece and Cyprus

Sebastian Salata; Christos Georgiadis; Lech Borowiec

Invasive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Greece and Cyprus

Sebastian Salata, Christos Georgiadis, Lech Borowiec

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Abstract

Fifteen invasive ant species from Greece and Cyprus are recorded. Their biology and habitat preferences in eastern Mediterranean Region are discussed. Historical and non-published records of all listed species are summarized. Tetramorium bicarinatum is recorded for the first time from Greece, while Paratrechina longicornis and Pheidole indica are new for Cypriot fauna. Uncertain data concerning Anoplolepis gracilipes, Pheidole megacephala and Monomorium destructor are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	13-23
Number of pages	11
Journal	North-Western Journal of Zoology
Volume	15
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - Jun 1 2019
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Ants
Cyprus
Greece
Invasive species

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Animal Science and Zoology

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Invasive ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) of Greece and Cyprus

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