Abstract
AbstractA brief history of the importance attributed to red wood ants in Europe and the outstanding qualities of three species, Formica lugubris Zett., F. polyctena (Foerst.), and F. aquilonia Yarr., are presented. The reasons for choosing F. lugubris as a suitable species for introduction to Canada are given. The collecting in Italy, shipping by air to Canada, and eventual release in Quebec is discussed. In conclusion it is stated that the establishment and acclimatization of this species in Quebec was successful, and that increased reproduction and spread is anticipated.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Insect Science,Molecular Biology,Physiology,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics,Structural Biology
Reference10 articles.
1. The British ants allied to Formica rufa L. (Hym. Formicidae);Yarrow;Trans. Soc. Br. Ent.,1955
2. Ants as predators of forest pests;Finnegan;Entomophaga,1974
3. Le formiche del gruppo Formica rufa in Italia nell'assestamento ecologico forestale;Pavan;Waldhygiene,1972
Cited by
28 articles.
订阅此论文施引文献
订阅此论文施引文献，注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献，订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献