Articles with "weaver ant" as a keyword



Potential distribution of the weaver ant Oecophylla under current and future climate

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Published in 2025 at "Pest Management Science"

DOI: 10.1002/ps.8887

Abstract: Climate change is reshaping the distribution of species worldwide, impacting ecosystems and human activities. In this study, we focus on Oecophylla longinoda and Oecophylla smaragdina, which are vital for agricultural pest control, traditional medicine, and… read more here.

Keywords: distribution; climate; potential distribution; oecophylla ... See more keywords

At Lunch with a Killer: The Effect of Weaver Ants on Host-Parasitoid Interactions on Mango

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Published in 2017 at "PLoS ONE"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170101

Abstract: Predator-prey interactions can affect the behaviour of the species involved, with consequences for population distribution and competitive interactions. Under predation pressure, potential prey may adopt evasive strategies. These responses can be costly and could impact… read more here.

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The social organization of the Asian weaver ant colonies: A natural enemy novel sub-castes worker’s functional activity findings

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Published in 2025 at "PLOS One"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0326030

Abstract: An arboreal ant species by nature, the Asian weaver ant Oecophylla smaragdina F., (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) colony’s social structure composition was investigated in depth. Brood and barrack nests were collected from the African oil palm (Elaeis… read more here.

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The first record of the parasitic myrmecophilous caterpillar Liphyrabrassolis (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae) inside Asian weaver ant (Oecophyllasmaragdina) nests in oil palm plantations

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Published in 2022 at "Biodiversity Data Journal"

DOI: 10.3897/bdj.10.e83842

Abstract: Abstract Asian weaver ants (Oecophyllasmaragdina) are an important biocontrol agent in agricultural habitats. We conducted surveys in oil palm plantations in Riau, Indonesia for an obligate myrmecophilous butterfly larvae, Liphyrabrassolis (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae), that is known… read more here.

Keywords: weaver ant; weaver; oil palm; palm plantations ... See more keywords