First record of Pheidole indica Mayr, 1879 (Hymenoptera, Formicidae) in Algeria (North Africa) and its relationships with local Hemipterans
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Published:2022-03-21
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Page:1-11
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ISSN:1698-0476
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Container-title:Arxius de Miscel·lània Zoològica
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Short-container-title:Arx. Misc. Zool.
Author:
Oussalah N.1, Guerrouche N.2, Agagna Y1, Espadaler X.3, Salem A. S.4, Biche M.1
Affiliation:
1. Higher National Agronomic School Algiers, Algeria 2. University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algiers, Algeria 3. CREAF, Au- tonomous University of Barcelona, Spain 4. University Mohamed Boudiaf, M'sila, Algeria
Abstract
Algeria has a rich ant fauna with more than 340 known species, but the full extent of this diversity is little known. In this study, Pheidole indica Mayr, 1879 is recorded for the first time from Algeria. It is considered non-native for the country, taking the number of exotic ants in Algeria to 12. Data concerning its ecology is briefly extended through its relationship with local Hemipterans species and host plants. Three Hemipteran species were found as food sources for P. indica: Icerya purchasi (Maskell, 1878), Saissetia oleae (Olivier, 1791), Aspidiotus hederae (Bouché) Vallot, 1829.
Publisher
Consorci del Museu de Ciencies Naturals de Barcelona
Subject
Animal Science and Zoology
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