| Ant diversity and distribution (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) throughout Maine lowbush blueberry fields in Hancock and Washington Counties. | |
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PMID: 22506993 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 6-yr survey (2003-2008) identifying the ant fauna present in Maine lowbush blueberry fields was conducted in Washington and Hancock Counties. Pitfall trapping, leaf litter, and hand collections, as well as protein and sugar baits were used to characterize the resident ant community in this habitat. Estimates of faunal richness as impacted by the blueberry crop stage (pruned or fruit-bearing), methods of pest management (grower standard, reduced-risk, or organic), and location within fields (middle, edge, or forested perimeters) were determined. In total, 42 species were collected from blueberry fields, comprising five subfamilies and 15 genera. Myrmica sculptilis Francoeur, Myrmica americana Weber, and Formica exsectoides Forel were the three most abundant species. Formica ulkei Emery, Myrmecina americana Emery, and Leptothorax canadensis Provancher represent new species records for Maine. Ants were most diverse in organic fields, and along the edge and within the wooded areas surrounding fields. Results suggest insecticide application reduces ant diversity. |
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Authors:
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Beth Choate; Francis A Drummond |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Environmental entomology Volume: 41 ISSN: 1938-2936 ISO Abbreviation: Environ. Entomol. Publication Date: 2012 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2012-04-17 Completed Date: 2012-10-16 Revised Date: 2012-10-23 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502320 Medline TA: Environ Entomol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 222-32 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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USDA-ARS, North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, Brookings, SD 57006, USA. beth.choate@ars.usda.gov |
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Animals Ants / classification, physiology* Biodiversity Blueberry Plant Insecticides Maine Organic Agriculture Population Density |
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0/Insecticides |
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Erratum In:
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Environ Entomol. 2012 Jun;41(3):v |
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