Leaf-Cutter Ant Parasitoids : Current Knowledge
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This review updates and summarizes the current knowledge about the interaction of leaf-cutter ants and their parasitoids by providing comparable data for Acromyrmex and Atta ants.
First, an overview of the relevant aspects of the biology and taxonomy of leaf cutters and of their parasitoids is provided.
Second, I show the peculiarities of the parasitoids attacking behaviors towards their host as well as the responses or ant defenses against the phorids exhibited by their hosts.
Third, I discuss relevant aspects of the interactions between hosts and parasitoids.
Finally, the review ends demonstrating why these phorids could be promising biological control agents of leaf-cutter pests and suggests priority lines of research for the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Folgarait, Patricia J.. 2013. Leaf-Cutter Ant Parasitoids : Current Knowledge. Psyche،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Folgarait, Patricia J.. Leaf-Cutter Ant Parasitoids : Current Knowledge. Psyche No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Folgarait, Patricia J.. Leaf-Cutter Ant Parasitoids : Current Knowledge. Psyche. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-479850